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14 DBP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,265 mi
Last recorded54,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 DBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 54,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 54,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 53,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 53,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 48,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 47,966 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from the differntial

oil leak from the engine and the gearbox

Pass 22 May 2007 47,506 miles

Acceptable damage to outer rim of n/s front wheel.

Nail in tread of n/s rear tyre.

O/s rear tyre is showing damage to outer wall which is just acceptable and tread depth is close to limits. STRONGLY ADVISED THIS TYRE IS REPLACED ASAP!!

Slight exhaust leak on middle silencer box.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,403 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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14 DBP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 14 DBP, 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.

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What year was 14 DBP registered?

14 DBP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 14 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 DBP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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