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LIL 2597

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2597
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 93,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,077 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,695 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 92,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to sub frame main mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 92,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust rubber mounting perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,688 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,686 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering idler bush

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,833 miles

Exhaust rear box has corrosion

Fuel pipe corroded from pump to filter

NSF fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 87,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,315 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,369 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,399 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,340 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,144 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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LIL 2597 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LIL 2597, 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

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What year was LIL 2597 registered?

LIL 2597 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is LIL 2597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2597 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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