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H985 WRS

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,039 mi
Last recorded47,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 WRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 47,039 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 46,850 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,436 miles

a.t.f leak. contaminating offside front suspension.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,162 miles

major engine oil leak

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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H985 WRS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 H985 WRS, 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 35 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 H985 WRS?

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What year was H985 WRS registered?

H985 WRS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H985 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H985 WRS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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