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C88 THN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 110,203 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 110,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 108,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside slight corrosion on sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 108,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2012 108,268 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Fail 2 May 2012 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,901 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

exhaust mounts split

power steering pump damp

Fail 15 Apr 2011 107,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

exhaust mounts split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,568 miles

chip in windscreen

osf brake binding close to excess

osr floor corroding

play in steering

both wiper spliting

Pass 2 Apr 2007 101,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside wiper blade becoming poor

Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,132 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILL JACKING POINT AREAS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front inner wheel arch corroded(covered with filler)

power steering box damp with oil

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Mar 2006 93,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILL JACKING POINT AREAS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front inner wheel arch corroded (covered with filler)

power steering box damp with oil

slight play in steering

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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C88 THN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C88 THN, 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 C88 THN registered?

C88 THN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C88 THN safe to buy?

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