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WV 6088

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,347 mi
Last recorded82,347 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV 6088
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 82,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,867 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,867 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deterioration

Front Underside corossion

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,552 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deterioration

Front Underside corossion

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,163 miles

Rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion near side front floor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,093 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts broken on the middle and rear sections

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,771 miles

speedometer cannot be illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,155 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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WV 6088 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV 6088, 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 WV 6088 registered?

WV 6088 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is WV 6088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV 6088 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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