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C858 MWJ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC858 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,824 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 86,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 84,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 83,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,353 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clamp on exhaust balance pipe damaged

co reading close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,789 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C858 MWJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C858 MWJ, 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 C858 MWJ registered?

C858 MWJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C858 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C858 MWJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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