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C807 SFP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC807 SFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ( center ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 72,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,486 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,461 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

rear valance corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,461 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,018 miles

Oil leak

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

slight weap from PAS box

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,834 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak ?

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,036 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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C807 SFP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C807 SFP, 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 C807 SFP registered?

C807 SFP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C807 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C807 SFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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