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C407 CRH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC407 CRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 140,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 140,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 137,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 134,814 miles

sills, chassis & brake pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 134,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to parts of chassis and some suspension parts

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 134,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 133,751 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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C407 CRH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C407 CRH, 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 C407 CRH registered?

C407 CRH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C407 CRH safe to buy?

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