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C963 CFG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC963 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,011 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 97,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,605 miles

n/s/r seat belt incomplete

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,090 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,813 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 88,813 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 88,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C963 CFG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C963 CFG, 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 C963 CFG registered?

C963 CFG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C963 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C963 CFG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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