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C495 AWW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC495 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,372 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 70,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,906 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,358 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,911 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,609 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,253 miles

both rear inner cv gaitors perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,705 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,167 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,215 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low & perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,674 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 51,673 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2005 49,834 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

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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C495 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C495 AWW, 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 C495 AWW registered?

C495 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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