MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leaks
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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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?
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