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C253 XTR

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,461 mi
Last recorded91,461 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 XTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,752 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear CV Gaiters starting to perish/deteriorate

slight engine oil and tansmission oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Pad pins. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,759 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C253 XTR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C253 XTR, 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 C253 XTR registered?

C253 XTR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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