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518 GWN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 GWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 112,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 111,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 111,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 108,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,330 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,325 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 107,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 106,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 106,802 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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518 GWN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 518 GWN, 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 518 GWN registered?

518 GWN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is 518 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 518 GWN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 518 GWN have outstanding finance?

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