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C275 CES

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 CES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 65,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,371 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering damper

Front steering damper damp

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear light lens broken

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,912 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear light lens broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,278 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 62,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,225 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,225 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,566 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 52,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 52,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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C275 CES is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C275 CES, 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 C275 CES registered?

C275 CES is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C275 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C275 CES shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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