MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE HOLED (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both rear tyres worn to min limit (attn req soon).steering damper damp .osf fog light broken.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine sump is damaged. †engine oil leak.???
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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C228 SLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C228 SLN, 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 C228 SLN registered?
C228 SLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1985.
Is C228 SLN safe to buy?
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