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C583 LOJ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,365 mi
Last recorded162,365 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 162,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 162,216 miles

front seat belts light frayed

Pass 14 Sep 2022 162,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,023 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 161,909 miles

signs of slight bind with n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Aug 2019 161,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 161,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 161,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working replaced ceramic fuse (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 161,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 161,002 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 160,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 160,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 160,809 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on under side of car

fuel pipes corroded

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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C583 LOJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C583 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C583 LOJ registered?

C583 LOJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C583 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C583 LOJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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