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C215 VRU

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,974 mi
Last recorded104,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC215 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,974 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading low but still passing brake roller test.

Pass 31 May 2024 104,967 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under the vehicle is cover in underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,665 miles

All under body & components covered in black substance

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

slight seepage of oil near transmission

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 104,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,364 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 100,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,628 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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C215 VRU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C215 VRU, 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

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What year was C215 VRU registered?

C215 VRU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C215 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C215 VRU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C215 VRU have outstanding finance?

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