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SGM 1L

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGM 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 83,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,478 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,912 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 77,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 74,658 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,069 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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SGM 1L is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SGM 1L, 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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What year was SGM 1L registered?

SGM 1L is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is SGM 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGM 1L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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