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C5 NSW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,360 mi
Last recorded139,360 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 139,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 324 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 139,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 138,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,822 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 157 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 157 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 138,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 122 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no front registration plate

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 137,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 136,546 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 136,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen wipers start working when headlamps turned on or when horn is pressed

Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 134,550 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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C5 NSW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C5 NSW, 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 C5 NSW registered?

C5 NSW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C5 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NSW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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