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C11 CMS

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,739 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front fog lamps inop

Pass 16 Apr 2025 125,845 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 125,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,129 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,034 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,871 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,871 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,657 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,957 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,789 miles

Front of both sills very rusty.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake pivot has some side play

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,959 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,549 miles

general corrosion on road springs also on some metal brake pipes and generally on underside of car

Fail 2 Nov 2006 100,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion on underside of car metal brake pipes road springs fixings etc

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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C11 CMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C11 CMS, 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 C11 CMS registered?

C11 CMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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