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185 CMJ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,604 mi
Last recorded29,604 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 CMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,297 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking On fuel pump! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,923 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 28,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,215 miles

exhaust has a slight blow at manifold!

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,581 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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185 CMJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 185 CMJ, 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 41 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 185 CMJ?

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What year was 185 CMJ registered?

185 CMJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 185 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 CMJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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