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C452 YRF

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 150,783 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 150,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 145,602 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 145,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroaded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroaded as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroaded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 145,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,619 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 141,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear of outer inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion both rear of outer inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,646 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc splash plates corroded

play in steering box

Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,449 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2013 125,449 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,959 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 21 Aug 2012 123,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 23 May 2011 123,323 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 123,323 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 122,836 miles

nearside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Jul 2009 122,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 117,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,811 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,563 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 109,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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C452 YRF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 C452 YRF, 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 C452 YRF registered?

C452 YRF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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