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C845 VSH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,754 mi
Last recorded72,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC845 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,700 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,413 miles

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

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,121 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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C845 VSH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C845 VSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C845 VSH?

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What year was C845 VSH registered?

C845 VSH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C845 VSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C845 VSH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C845 VSH have outstanding finance?

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