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C650 TJM

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC650 TJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,244 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 60,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,387 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 58,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,620 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,565 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,565 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 50,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 45,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,864 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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C650 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C650 TJM, 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 C650 TJM registered?

C650 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C650 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C650 TJM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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