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C870 DMF

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,489 mi
Last recorded55,489 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 54,938 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2018 53,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,061 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 52,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,546 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,805 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front chassis corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front chassis corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,477 miles

engine oil leak

front prop shaft dougnut spliting

power steering pump wet in oil

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,917 miles

oil leak from front of headgasket.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,422 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 49,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box corroded.

front sub-frame mounts splitting.

o/s/f inner wing corroded.

oil leak from front cam sheild.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,639 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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C870 DMF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C870 DMF, 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 C870 DMF registered?

C870 DMF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C870 DMF safe to buy?

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