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C254 WPA

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,994 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 56,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,950 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2022 56,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,183 miles

o/s centre exhaust support missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,781 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,440 miles

perishing on sidewalls on front and rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,221 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

perishing marks on outer sidewalls on front and rear tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,011 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,905 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

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

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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C254 WPA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C254 WPA, 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 C254 WPA registered?

C254 WPA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C254 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 WPA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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