1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · G585 CLD
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 121,454 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G585 CLD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 121,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G585 CLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl (G585 CLD) between July 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
G585 CLD Mileage History
- 05/07/2005106,072 mi
- 08/07/2006106,488 mi+416 mi
- 10/07/2007109,073 mi+2,585 mi
- 13/12/2008113,627 mi+4,554 mi
- 19/08/2009115,253 mi+1,626 mi
- 13/08/2010117,098 mi+1,845 mi
- 03/08/2011117,926 mi+828 mi
- 18/04/2019119,739 mi+1,813 mi
- 23/04/2021120,751 mi+1,012 mi
- 04/06/2021120,777 mi+26 mi
- 24/06/2022120,978 mi+201 mi
- 12/09/2022120,987 mi+9 mi
- 27/03/2025121,422 mi+435 mi
- 28/03/2025121,454 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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