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85 LM

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,651 mi
Last recorded12,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 LM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 12,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 11,234 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 11,234 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres just starting to wear slightly on the inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2023 8,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 5,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 4,156 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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85 LM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 85 LM, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 85 LM registered?

85 LM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is 85 LM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 LM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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