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SKR 804G

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 804G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,305 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,840 miles

Both rear sub frame bushes starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,497 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,454 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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SKR 804G is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKR 804G, 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 SKR 804G?

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What year was SKR 804G registered?

SKR 804G is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SKR 804G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKR 804G shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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