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C274 GVM

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,658 mi
Last recorded114,658 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC274 GVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,658 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2015 113,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,674 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,401 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight movement in steering box

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 109,699 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 May 2007 109,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 108,452 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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C274 GVM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C274 GVM, 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 C274 GVM registered?

C274 GVM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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