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C406 MRD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 MRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 108,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 108,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 108,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,912 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc backing panels starting to corrode

suspect power steering fluid leak from steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,539 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2010 102,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 101,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,250 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 98,416 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 98,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,824 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 93,732 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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C406 MRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C406 MRD, 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 C406 MRD registered?

C406 MRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C406 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C406 MRD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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