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B106 GEW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB106 GEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 71,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 70,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,676 miles

Warning light looks on but cover up with tape

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,483 miles

Indicators/hazards req attention

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,928 miles

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Slight binde on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2014 67,052 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,438 miles

both f/brakes binding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes require attention

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,965 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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B106 GEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B106 GEW, 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 B106 GEW registered?

B106 GEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B106 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B106 GEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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