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
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 121,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl (G585 CLD) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
G585 CLD Mileage History
- 24/06/2022120,978 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 172 miles per year across 4 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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