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C28 YSL

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,605 mi
Last recorded132,605 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2023 132,605 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,779 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,504 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 125,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 109,248 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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C28 YSL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C28 YSL, 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 C28 YSL registered?

C28 YSL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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