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C305 XDX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 XDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,046 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,993 miles

Steering box has seepage slight free play (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,605 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,459 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,886 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,838 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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C305 XDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 C305 XDX, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C305 XDX registered?

C305 XDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is C305 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C305 XDX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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