1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · C833 BYE
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 153,110 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C833 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 153,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C833 BYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (C833 BYE) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”.
C833 BYE Mileage History
- 06/01/2023149,701 mi
- 10/01/2024151,559 mi+1,858 mi
- 12/01/2024151,559 mi
- 19/03/2025153,107 mi+1,548 mi
- 31/03/2025153,110 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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