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C58 VWP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 VWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,477 miles

auxillary belt slight deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 105,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,419 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEEL FUEL PIPES @ REAR UNDERBODY CORRODING

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,193 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,671 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,372 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP REFLECTORS SLIGHT DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,288 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish

Front propshaft coupling worn and rear starting to perish/crack

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode around jacking points

Slight play in offside front subframe bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front propshaft coupling worn and rear coupling cracking

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front outer sill starting to corrode around jacking point

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 100,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust rubbers badly perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers badly perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,976 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,225 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 91,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 91,881 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 VWP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

C58 VWP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 1986.

Is C58 VWP safe to buy?

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