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5491 RW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5491 RW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 91,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 91,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,613 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,410 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,409 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,608 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in non prescribed areas on outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,736 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,749 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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5491 RW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 5491 RW, 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 5491 RW registered?

5491 RW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 5491 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5491 RW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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