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C299 CFG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 108,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframes, underbody of the vehicle covered by underseal, unable to inspect.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,875 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 107,875 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 107,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 106,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,092 miles

Fuel filler cap seal is starting to perish.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 105,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 103,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,294 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2008 101,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,763 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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C299 CFG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C299 CFG, 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 C299 CFG registered?

C299 CFG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C299 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C299 CFG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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