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152 TMD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration152 TMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 78,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 77,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 75,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 75,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 74,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 72,599 miles

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

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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152 TMD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 152 TMD, 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 152 TMD registered?

152 TMD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 152 TMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 152 TMD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 152 TMD have outstanding finance?

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