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C44 EME

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 EME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished and starting to crack but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion starting under rear seats but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cv gaiter perished but still intact and preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,576 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,571 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 384,771 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 381,709 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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C44 EME is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C44 EME, 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 C44 EME registered?

C44 EME is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is C44 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C44 EME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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