MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking PIPE ACROSS FRONT OF CAR (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (3.5.1g)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside outer sill/front jacking point slightly corroded.
offside outer sill / front jacking point slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both sides front jacking points / outer sill slightly corroded.
offside front chassis rail slightly corroded
offside front fog lamp notworking
slight collective wear detected in the idler steering arm ball joints,track rods ball joints,damper and steering box.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both sides front jacking points / outer sill slightly corroded.
offside front chassis rail slightly corroded
offside front fog lamp notworking
slight collective wear detected in the idler steering arm ball joints,track rods ball joints,damper and steering box.
gearbox damp
rear diff damp
slight play in both the front wheels and in the steering arms
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff and gearbox damp
slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms
all suspension bushs have signs of perishing
rear diff damp
slight play in both the front wheels,and steering
small cut to the offside rear inner tyre wall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all suspension bushs have signs of perishing
rear diff damp
slight play in both the front wheels,and steering
small cut to the offside rear inner tyre wall
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to both the front seat belts
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to both the front seat belts
both the front sub frame bushs have slight movement in them
gearbox damp
rear diff damp
signs of corrosion around the ABS unit
slight play in both the front wheels
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both the front sub frame bushs have slight movement in them
gearbox damp
nearside front headlamp glass missing
rear diff damp
signs of corrosion around the ABS unit
slight play in both the front wheels
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre has a nail in it, leaking air
slight play in both the front wheels
steering box damp
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre has a nail in it, leaking air
slight play in both the front wheels
steering box damp
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
date of registration is 31/12/1986 †date of log book (v5) is 10/10/2002
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
date of registration is 31/12/1986 †date of registration on log book (v5) is 10/10/2002
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
C465 XRT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 C465 XRT, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C465 XRT?
You can check the full history of C465 XRT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C465 XRT registered?
C465 XRT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C465 XRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C465 XRT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C465 XRT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C465 XRT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.