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C58 BMS

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 85,017 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 84,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 78,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,904 miles

N/S & O/S BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED & SPLIT

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 67,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 66,047 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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C58 BMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 C58 BMS, 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 C58 BMS registered?

C58 BMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C58 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 BMS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C58 BMS have outstanding finance?

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