CarVerify

Free Car Check

EAZ 222

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,408 mi
Last recorded79,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 222
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,547 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,475 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,400 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EAZ 222 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAZ 222, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAZ 222?

You can check the full history of EAZ 222 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EAZ 222 registered?

EAZ 222 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is EAZ 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 222 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAZ 222 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EAZ 222. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.