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C553 UMX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC553 UMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,508 miles

Front wheel bearings slight roughness

general component corrosion

oil leak(s)

parking brake play

rear fuel pipe badly corroded and deteriorated

rear suspension arms front bushes worn/movement

steering/suspension/wheel bearing play/movement

tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,484 miles

general component corrosion

oil leak(s)

parking brake play

rear fuel pipe badly corroded & deteriorated

steering/suspension/wheel bearing slight play/movement

tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,446 miles

oil leak(s)

parking brake play

some component corrosion

steering/suspension and wheel bearing play/movement

tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,193 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both suspect (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

play parking brake

some components corroded

steering/suspension slight play

tyres slightly perished, osf perished

Pass 5 Apr 2021 116,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,772 miles

Front Lower oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

fuel pipes slight corriosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 115,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe going onto fuel filter at rear corroded. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to front fuel lines slightly corroded. ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 115,095 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside catch not locking in (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Apr 2017 114,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracking due to age

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,375 miles

Oil leak

centre rod in steering sligt play at ball

slight twist in o/side rear brake hose

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,373 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

centre rod in steering sligt play at ball

exhaust deteriorated

slight twist in o/side rear brake hose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 113,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 113,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 29 Feb 2008 109,469 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 109,469 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 107,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,273 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 104,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise rear brakes to be serviced

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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C553 UMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 C553 UMX, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C553 UMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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