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C58 NWC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,042 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear crossmember bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear crossmember bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear crossmember bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear crossmember bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,990 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,167 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 93,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 92,953 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 92,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2017 92,566 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 92,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2016 92,246 miles

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

coolant leaking from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,399 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,327 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,327 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,408 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 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 C58 NWC, 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 40 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 NWC registered?

C58 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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