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C588 GOA

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 GOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,015 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis section (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,015 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower radiator hose /radiator outlet area leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,015 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower radiator hose /radiator outlet area leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at steering idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 99,371 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at steering idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,586 miles

All direction indicators not working do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,855 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,825 miles

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

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 GOA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 C588 GOA, 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 C588 GOA registered?

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

Is C588 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 GOA 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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