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C922 BVF

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC922 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,612 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,912 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 101,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 100,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,438 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate broken

offside rear reverse lamp len broken

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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C922 BVF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C922 BVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C922 BVF?

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What year was C922 BVF registered?

C922 BVF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C922 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C922 BVF shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C922 BVF have outstanding finance?

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