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C272 MGN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2752cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 MGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,752cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 86,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,699 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,287 miles

Rear nearside brake has some rubbing.

Pass 2 May 2013 79,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,312 miles

Both rear tyres have some cracking.

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

Rear offside brake has slight rubbing.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,478 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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C272 MGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C272 MGN, 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 C272 MGN registered?

C272 MGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C272 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C272 MGN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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