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C575 TMO

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,670 mi
Last recorded46,670 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC575 TMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,549cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,335 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
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C575 TMO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C575 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C575 TMO?

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What year was C575 TMO registered?

C575 TMO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C575 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C575 TMO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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