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C485 HMR

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 HMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch/lamps not working

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 146,366 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended unbolted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended unbolted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch/lamps not working

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 146,149 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hazard light switch faulty

near side outer sill corroded

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 145,659 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded / out side prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded / out side prescribed area

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 145,659 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

hazard lights not working

Nearside Front outer sill corroded / out side prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded / out side prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 144,834 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body covered with underseal

Fail 26 Aug 2016 142,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brake wear warning light flashes when hazard lights switched on

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from front/centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from manifold area (7.1.2)

Movement in drivers seat runners

Offside Front Corrosion to front of offside sill

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracks to inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cossosion on n/s and o/s front inner wings and both front panel

Fail 10 Feb 2015 137,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cossosion on n/s and o/s front inner wings and both front panel

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet not opening correctly with release cable.

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

offside rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper blade splitting on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet not opening correctly with release cable.

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

offside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 136,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 136,256 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 124,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 136,163 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 135,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 135,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 135,759 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2006 134,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 133,627 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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C485 HMR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C485 HMR, 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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C485 HMR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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