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A51 WOS

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,676 mi
Last recorded153,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 WOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 153,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 153,651 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,491 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 152,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 145,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 144,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 141,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,904 miles

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust corroded and front wings

offside washer weak

repair to offside rear suspension arm

Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside headlamp cracked

offside washer jet not working

Fail 22 Feb 2014 137,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside and nearside front sills corroded

offside head light cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2013 134,015 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2013 134,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2012 129,701 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished ;

both sills blistered ;

Fail 2 Mar 2012 129,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished ;

both sills blistered ;

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 123,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 109,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 107,511 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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A51 WOS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A51 WOS, 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 A51 WOS registered?

A51 WOS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A51 WOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 WOS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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