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305 AVY

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 132,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 132,006 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,058 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak Slight

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

steering box oily

Fail 3 Jul 2014 126,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

steering box oily

Pass 13 Jul 2013 125,144 miles

pad light on

Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,144 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

pad light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,983 miles

steering box oily

under side dirty

wet conditions

Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering box oily

under side dirty

wet conditions

Pass 20 Jul 2010 122,911 miles

some wear suspension etc, signs of minor corrosion to under vehicle, fuel pipes and brake pipes,

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,018 miles

slight signs of corrosion rear tyres worn possible movement nearside front suspension area ?

Fail 6 May 2009 121,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

possible movement nearside front suspension mounting area ?

rear tyres worn

slight signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2008 120,482 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 120,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 118,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,427 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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305 AVY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 305 AVY, 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 305 AVY registered?

305 AVY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 305 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 305 AVY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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