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C520 YKJ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,913 miles

Service brake excessively binding Also wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,068 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,936 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 76,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,077 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,943 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 67,228 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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C520 YKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C520 YKJ, 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 C520 YKJ registered?

C520 YKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C520 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C520 YKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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