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16 BLT

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,332 mi
Last recorded179,332 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 BLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner box section to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Previous repairs and undersealing

Fail 28 Jan 2026 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner box section to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Previous repairs and undersealing

Pass 3 Feb 2025 11,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deeply Cracked, Not Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deeply Cracked, Not Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 9,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 7,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 178,990 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 177,881 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 177,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 176,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 176,145 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,604 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 175,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 175,473 miles

corrosion across underside

Pass 12 Jul 2016 172,900 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 170,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to offside inner rear arch

Pass 2 Aug 2013 165,874 miles

nearside inner front wheel arch corroded, not within 30 cms of structual or suspension components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 165,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside inner front wheel arch corroded, not within 30 cms of structual or suspension components

Pass 30 May 2012 163,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 160,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 158,465 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 154,518 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 149,850 miles

Nearside front chassis has corrosion

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2008 149,850 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front chassis has corrosion

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2007 145,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 142,381 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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16 BLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 16 BLT, 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 16 BLT registered?

16 BLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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