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C262 YKV

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 88,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,453 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 87,453 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front end of the system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box rubber mounting slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On bottom of engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 78,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,255 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust manifold slight leak

o/s/r innerwing advance corrosion on edge

Fail 23 Jun 2006 78,042 miles

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

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

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

exhaust manifold slight leak

n/s/o/s/f sill jacking points corrodded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f innerwing corrodded outside prescribed area

o/s/r innerwing advance corrosion on edge

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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C262 YKV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C262 YKV, 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 C262 YKV registered?

C262 YKV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C262 YKV safe to buy?

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