MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive
nearside front outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
slight splitting/cracking to all front + rear suspension bushes
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s rear (2.7.3)
all front + rear suspension bushes cracking
corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive
o/s front tyre worn outer edge
slight exhaust blow/corroded centre + rear sections
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s rear (2.7.3)
all front + rear suspension bushes cracking
corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive
o/s front tyre worn outer edge
slight exhaust blow/corroded centre + rear sections
slight noise o/s front wheel bearing
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)
oil leak under engine bay
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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C285 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 C285 MWJ, 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 40 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 C285 MWJ registered?
C285 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C285 MWJ safe to buy?
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