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LFR 605W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,689 mi
Last recorded186,689 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 605W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 186,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 186,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 186,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 186,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 185,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 182,579 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 181,063 miles

Both propshaft dampers deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 181,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both propshaft dampers deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 177,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 175,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 171,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 169,717 miles

both propshaft dampers deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 167,523 miles

Oil leak

both propshaft dampers deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 167,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both propshaft dampers deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 167,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 167,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 165,840 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 163,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 161,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 161,173 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 157,496 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 157,450 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 153,398 miles

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

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split

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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LFR 605W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 LFR 605W, 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 45 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 LFR 605W?

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What year was LFR 605W registered?

LFR 605W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LFR 605W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 605W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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