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C455 BKO

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

181,796 mi
Last recorded181,796 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 BKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 181,796 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 181,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By radiator mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Also has seat belt anchor point (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 181,796 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear differential leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2023 181,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 181,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 181,769 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 181,796 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 181,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 180,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 176,207 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 176,207 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 169,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 164,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 159,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 153,169 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 153,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,382 miles

rear exhaust slight blowing and deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,281 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 121,990 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 117,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 117,916 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 111,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 111,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,581 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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C455 BKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C455 BKO, 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 C455 BKO registered?

C455 BKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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