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C637 NAN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC637 NAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,054 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,001 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,881 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 104,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip on windscreen (8.3.1d)

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

all four coil springs corroded

brake pad wear indicator lamp on ,all brake pads good at inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe into filter slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 82,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise noise n/s/f wheel (scrapeing )

Pass 31 Jul 2010
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,791 miles

all road tyres sidewalls cracked

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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C637 NAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C637 NAN, 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 C637 NAN registered?

C637 NAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C637 NAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C637 NAN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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