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B10 OSL

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,468 mi
Last recorded120,468 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,468 miles

Front Subframe mounts perished

Offside headlamp slightly low

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,624 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,453 miles

Front Subframe mountings perished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,395 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,371 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 110,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 109,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,344 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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B10 OSL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B10 OSL, 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 B10 OSL registered?

B10 OSL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B10 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 OSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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