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B107 CMT

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB107 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 108,593 miles

Both sides front outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside front floor to sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sides front outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 106,922 miles

Both sides outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside floor to sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 106,922 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Both sides outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside floor to sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,864 miles

Both sides outer sills corroded and holed

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed next to shock absorber top mounting

Fail 16 Apr 2009 105,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both sides outer sills corroded and holed

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed next to shock absorber top mounting

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,061 miles

Both sides front brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear brake pipes and the middle one corroded

Nearside front floor to sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 105,061 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both sides front brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear brake pipes and the middle one corroded

Nearside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,271 miles

Front valence corroded and becoming insecure

O/s/r handbrake effort is becoming low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 103,377 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B107 CMT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B107 CMT, 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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B107 CMT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 1985.

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