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C580 YEC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 99,991 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,828 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are deteriorated..

both front outer sill s deteriorated by corrosion not affecting structural rigidity.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,773 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,717 miles

Slight corrosion forming to the rear of both outer sills.

Slight corrosion forming to the rear of the front inner wings.

headlamp image deteriorating on both headlamps.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion forming to the rear of both outer sills.

Slight corrosion forming to the rear of the front inner wings.

headlamp image deteriorating on both headlamps.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,569 miles

corrosion evident on rear outer sills/ wheel arch, not excessive at time of test

corrosion evident on the rear of the front wheel arches, not in prescribed areas

headlamp image deteriorated ( both sides )

Fail 20 Jul 2021 99,530 miles

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

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

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

corrosion evident on rear outer sills/ wheel arch, not excessive at time of test

corrosion evident on the rear of the front wheel arches, not in prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 99,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,291 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,177 miles

new exhaust system is very close to the steering drag link on full lock.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,053 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,668 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 May 2014 98,340 miles

both headlamp reflectors are deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,021 miles

headlamp wiper blades are perished.

nearside headlamp dipped beam image is starting to deteriorate due to reflector is corroding

there is corrosion forming where the front to rear brake pipe is clipped to the underbody at the nearside.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,783 miles

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated, image still visible

corrosion forming between inner and outer sill seems ( both sides ), both rear wheel arches, rear brake and fuel lines and spare wheel well.

rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated ( 1 of 2 )

surface cracks evident on outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres

Pass 27 May 2011 97,183 miles

both rear brake discs scored, not excessive

corrosion evident on both outer sills, not excessive

engine oil leak

kerb damage evident to outer sidewall of both o/s tyres

slight exhaust gas leak from manifold area

Fail 24 May 2011 97,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs scored, not excessive

corrosion evident on both outer sills, not excessive

engine oil leak

kerb damage evident to outer sidewall of both o/s tyres

slight exhaust gas leak from manifold area

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,186 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish

both outersills are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are starting to perish

both outersills are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 96,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,063 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,526 miles

o/s/f tyre wall perishing

oil leak

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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C580 YEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C580 YEC, 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 C580 YEC registered?

C580 YEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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