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MERCEDES SL

GOLD · PETROL · 1969 · 2,778cc

🇬🇧UK
SFL708G
report date: 2026-07-18
infoGeneral Information
MakeMERCEDES
ModelSL
ColourGOLD
Year of manufacture1969
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Mar 1969
Vehicle age57 years
Date of last V5C issued08 Dec 2021
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityMedium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership4.6 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity2,778 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (estimated)~240 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~29 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£407
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L ◀ This vehicle (240g/km est.)
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 May 2027
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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 19 Dec 2022
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SFL708G
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days (19 Dec 2022)
287
days (01 May 2027)
RegistrationSFL708G
MOT status✗ Expired
MOT expiry date19 Dec 2022
MOT days remaining0 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 May 2027
Tax days remaining287 days
V5C last issued08 Dec 2021
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder783 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorwarningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer RecommendationMixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
Vehicle Condition RatingFair
Vehicle Reliability Rating5.5 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendImproving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Above class average
MOT History Score50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score43/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score90%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternBelow Average Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,347 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£407
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,940
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime~32.4 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SL (1969), GOLD, PETROL, 2,778cc. Has completed 21 MOT tests, with a 76% pass rate (16 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 48,565 miles, averaging 3,131 miles/yr. 10 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 55/100 (Fair). Mixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2022-12-19
MOT pass rate
76%
Tests passed16
Tests failed5
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)0
Minor defects (total)0
Advisory items (total)10
Pass / Fail trendImproving
vs. UK class averageAbove class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (21 Tests)
MOT #21 2021-12-09 08:46
Test number: 193535605528
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Dec 2022
Odometer: 48,565 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #20 2020-12-14 14:40
Test number: 485139677365
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Dec 2021
Odometer: 47,648 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #19 2019-06-20 09:26
Test number: 272146648192
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Dec 2020
Odometer: 46,615 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #18 2018-06-12 12:39
Test number: 875034440850
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 11 Jun 2019
Odometer: 46,085 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #17 2018-05-18 12:47
Test number: 358335725223
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 46,085 MI
Items: 3
  • Fail Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • Fail Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £600 – £2,700
MOT #16 2017-05-19 09:28
Test number: 411231832382
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 May 2018
Odometer: 45,677 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #15 2016-03-08 14:52
Test number: 742442097485
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Mar 2017
Odometer: 44,815 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #14 2015-06-01 11:36
Test number: 156282655110
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jun 2016
Odometer: 43,956 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • Advisory N/S sill corroded not in presribed area
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £190 – £880
MOT #13 2015-05-29 13:52
Test number: 805079745104
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 43,956 MI
Items: 5
  • Fail Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • Fail Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • Advisory N/S sill corroded not in presribed area
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £1,180
MOT #12 2014-06-05 16:49
Test number: 196576254128
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jun 2015
Odometer: 43,125 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • Advisory Unable to gain access to visibly check front pads
  • Advisory Unable to gain access to visibly check rear pads
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £1,000
MOT #11 2014-06-04 17:39
Test number: 725095154105
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 43,125 MI
Items: 8
  • Fail Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  • Fail Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • Fail Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • Fail Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • Fail Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • Advisory Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • Advisory Unable to gain access to visibly check front pads
  • Advisory Unable to gain access to visibly check rear pads
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £450 – £2,400
MOT #10 2013-06-05 14:11
Test number: 939856753115
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jun 2014
Odometer: 42,373 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2012-06-22 11:45
Test number: 447414672146
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jun 2013
Odometer: 41,383 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #8 2012-06-21 11:22
Test number: 106723272189
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 41,383 MI
Items: 3
  • Fail Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,050
MOT #7 2011-05-23 12:18
Test number: 207473941122
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2012
Odometer: 40,574 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #6 2010-05-20 15:16
Test number: 223510640157
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2011
Odometer: 37,995 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2009-06-03 15:37
Test number: 110014659100
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2010
Odometer: 36,700 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Oil leak
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400
MOT #4 2009-06-02 17:14
Test number: 734883459133
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 36,700 MI
Items: 2
  • Fail Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
  • Advisory Oil leak
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £1,200
MOT #3 2008-05-28 16:52
Test number: 153339048198
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2009
Odometer: 35,658 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2007-06-06 17:12
Test number: 231717157413
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2008
Odometer: 35,395 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2006-06-06 17:58
Test number: 391867456148
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2007
Odometer: 33,821 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  • Advisory Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  • Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • Advisory oil leak
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £280 – £950
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations21
First registration2006-06-06
Last registration2021-12-09
Latest reading48,565 miles
Annual avg (est.)3,131 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg44%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level100% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12006-06-0633,821 miles
Registration #22007-06-0635,395 miles
Registration #32008-05-2835,658 miles
Registration #42009-06-0236,700 miles
Registration #52009-06-0336,700 miles
Registration #62010-05-2037,995 miles
Registration #72011-05-2340,574 miles
Registration #82012-06-2141,383 miles
Registration #92012-06-2241,383 miles
Registration #102013-06-0542,373 miles
Registration #112014-06-0443,125 miles
Registration #122014-06-0543,125 miles
Registration #132015-05-2943,956 miles
Registration #142015-06-0143,956 miles
Registration #152016-03-0844,815 miles
Registration #162017-05-1945,677 miles
Registration #172018-05-1846,085 miles
Registration #182018-06-1246,085 miles
Registration #192019-06-2046,615 miles
Registration #202020-12-1447,648 miles
Registration #212021-12-0948,565 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
ℹ Top Advisories
Exhaust System×4
Tyres×2
Wheel Bearing×2
Suspension Bush×2
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Advisory Items
£740 – £2,760
10 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£2,570 – £11,760
Across all MOT tests
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£1,200
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£162
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,347
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
57
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.