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C484 RRR

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC484 RRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,756 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,739 miles

Offside front chassis rail (Beneath ABS unit) slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,651 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,628 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,099 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sub frame rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,511 miles

FRONT METAL FRONT PANEL CORRODED AND HANGING DOWN

TINY HOLE CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,200 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 80,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,756 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C484 RRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C484 RRR, 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 C484 RRR registered?

C484 RRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C484 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C484 RRR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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