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1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,608 mi
Last recorded49,608 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration110 JD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 49,608 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,254 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease & under vehicle under seal

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter area

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,503 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 47,037 miles

cracks in all tyre walls

Pass 29 May 2007 46,508 miles

wheel arches front and rear geting corrodedand general body structure geting rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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110 JD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 110 JD, 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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110 JD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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