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C27 VEA

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 64,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 64,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 63,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,401 miles

rear fuel pump hoses perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,771 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,812 miles

front tyres 2mm

Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,812 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,361 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,641 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

middle section of exhaust rusty

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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C27 VEA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C27 VEA, 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 C27 VEA registered?

C27 VEA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C27 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C27 VEA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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