CarVerify

Free Car Check

CCX 888V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,032 mi
Last recorded59,032 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCX 888V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure electric fuel pump (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,944 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CCX 888V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 CCX 888V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCX 888V?

You can check the full history of CCX 888V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CCX 888V registered?

CCX 888V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is CCX 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCX 888V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CCX 888V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CCX 888V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.