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GUY 280X

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 280X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,241 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 40,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 39,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Centre exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,395 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fuel hoses deteriorated not leaking at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2020 39,395 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fuel hoses deteriorated not leaking at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror nearside slightly deteriorated lens

Fail 31 Jul 2018 39,373 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Non obligatory mirror nearside slightly deteriorated lens

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front brake and nearside rear brake binding but not significantly at time of test

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake and nearside rear brake binding but not significantly at time of test

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 38,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

non obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

offside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,015 miles

front offside brake binding but not significantly at time of test

rear nearside and offside tyres slight surface cracking also offside wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,770 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on edges.

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

Fail 30 May 2014 36,764 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on edges.

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front offside abs unit mounting bracket corroded

rear nearside tyre slight surface cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front offside abs unit mounting bracket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slight tread surface cracking ok at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 33,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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GUY 280X is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUY 280X, 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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GUY 280X is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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