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C270 NJH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,045 mi
Last recorded67,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 NJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,998 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,416 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,244 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,804 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 14 Jan 2012 64,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 64,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pipes rusty

both rear tyers low in centre of thread

rear section of exaust rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,286 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

areas of ront chassis rusty

nearside rear tyre low in centre of tread

rear brake pipe to offside rear flex hose rusty

rear diff leak

rear section of exhaust rusty

side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 13 May 2009 63,304 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 62,488 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 60,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 60,024 miles

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

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

centre exhaust mounting splitting

n/s/f 2.0mm .....

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge of tread (2.0mm in central 3/4 of tread)

rear brake pipes rusty

stone chip to o/s of windscreen

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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C270 NJH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C270 NJH, 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 C270 NJH registered?

C270 NJH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C270 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 NJH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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