MOT Status
ValidMileage
193,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn on edges
both front wheel bearings have slight play and slightly noisey
n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding near flexi hoses (Advise attention
propshaft rubber coupling perishing and cracking (Gearbox end
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn on edges
both front wheel bearings have slight play and slightly noisey
n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding near flexi hoses (Advise attention
propshaft rubber coupling perishing and cracking (Gearbox end
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyreouter walls in poor condition
inter/med silancer in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE †CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED
REAR EXAUST BOX CORRODING NOT LEAKING
REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE METAL ENDS CORRODING
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M86 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 M86 XLV, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M86 XLV registered?
M86 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 1995.
Is M86 XLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M86 XLV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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