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D296 JUC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,933 mi
Last recorded109,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 JUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 109,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 109,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 109,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,965 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 107,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

repairs carried out underside car undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,173 miles

repairs carried out underside car undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,341 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,814 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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D296 JUC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D296 JUC, 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 D296 JUC registered?

D296 JUC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D296 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D296 JUC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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