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C883 BYE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC883 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 119,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 118,677 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,165 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 117,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 117,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 117,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C883 BYE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 C883 BYE, 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 C883 BYE registered?

C883 BYE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C883 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C883 BYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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