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C258 LBH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 123,088 miles

wind screen cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2016 123,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wind screen cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2016 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch near bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel/bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch front (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor/inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tow eye (2.4.A.3)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,017 miles

crack on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Aug 2013 122,685 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 122,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

corrosion off both front jacking points

major corrosion of offside front inner wheel arch

rear exhaust mounting rubber badly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,699 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 121,081 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 121,081 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 121,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 120,690 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 119,821 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 119,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 118,942 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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C258 LBH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 C258 LBH, 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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C258 LBH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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