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C588 BYW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,870 mi
Last recorded48,870 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,579 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,182 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 44,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,694 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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C588 BYW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 C588 BYW, 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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How do I check the history of C588 BYW?

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What year was C588 BYW registered?

C588 BYW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C588 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 BYW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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