MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Slight brake binding.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.1mm *** (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 1.7mm *** (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery loose!
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery loose!
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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C479 BKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 C479 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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C479 BKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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