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1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 CM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 53,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,465 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,666 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 52,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,515 miles

front & rear discas corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front & rear discas corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,535 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,535 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,185 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,893 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 48,594 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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20 CM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 20 CM, 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.

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What year was 20 CM registered?

20 CM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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