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ExpiredMileage
99,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Both headlamp reflectors are deteriorated..
both front outer sill s deteriorated by corrosion not affecting structural rigidity.
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))
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.
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.
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 )
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
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))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
new exhaust system is very close to the steering drag link on full lock.
both front brakes have a slight bind
oil leak from engine area
both headlamp reflectors are deteriorating
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.
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres are starting to perish
both outersills are slightly corroded
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres starting to perish
both front tyres starting to perish
o/s/f tyre wall perishing
oil leak
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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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C580 YEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1985.
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