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CIW 8300

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,195 mi
Last recorded35,195 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIW 8300
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,682 miles

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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CIW 8300 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CIW 8300, 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.

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What year was CIW 8300 registered?

CIW 8300 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is CIW 8300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIW 8300 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CIW 8300 have outstanding finance?

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