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C276 WPA

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,754 mi
Last recorded79,754 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,947 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded in clip on fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight power steering oil leak not excessive

Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front suspension arm mount and anti role bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded in clip on fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight power steering oil leak not excessive

General underside corrosion next to NSR & OSR springs and under-body ect

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,263 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fuel pipe to fuel pump corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fuel pipe to fuel pump corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,035 miles

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

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded through but not within a pescribed area.

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded through but not within a pescribed area.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,258 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,737 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,737 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,079 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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C276 WPA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C276 WPA, 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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C276 WPA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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