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C211 XLO

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 81,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,525 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,093 miles

o/side floor panels corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,612 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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C211 XLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C211 XLO, 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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How do I check the history of C211 XLO?

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What year was C211 XLO registered?

C211 XLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C211 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C211 XLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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