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D85 ETC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,769 mi
Last recorded108,769 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 ETC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 108,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 108,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,446 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,978 miles

Offside front shock absober damp.

Rear brake discs corroded inner faces .

Steering damper starting to leak.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 99,978 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside front shock absober damp.

Rear brake discs corroded inner faces .

Steering damper starting to leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,569 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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D85 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D85 ETC, 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 D85 ETC registered?

D85 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D85 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D85 ETC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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