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C455 TEF

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 TEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal soft

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 102,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,065 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescibed area

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescibed area

Pass 24 Oct 2009 90,326 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,759 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed / corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch didnt work first time but works now

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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C455 TEF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C455 TEF, 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 TEF registered?

C455 TEF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C455 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C455 TEF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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