MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four tyres 10 years old.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
one rear exhaust rubber missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s outer sill corroded slightly
Fuel system component leaking filter/pump hose (7.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s outer sill corroded slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
front number plate slightly damaged
front subframe mounting bushes seem soft
power steering box & hoses/pipes wet with fluid - recommend attention
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust Corroding
Front Anti-Roll Bar End Link Bushes Perishing
Front Number Plate Damaged
O/S/F & Both Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit
Oil Leak
Power Steering Box Damp
Weep From Rear Axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
front number plate slightly damaged
signs of corrosion ns lower sill outside prescribed area
signs of corrosion osf chassis rail by suspension mount
slight rear axle oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on edges
slight oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outer edge
both rear tyres worn on edges
fuel cap seal perishing
rear axle oil leaks
slight play in n/s steering idler
rear axle oil leaks
slight play in n/s steering idler
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outer edge
both rear tyres worn on edges
fuel cap seal perishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front sub frame mounts soft
oil leak
slight play in ns steering idler
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B116 BGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 B116 BGT, 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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B116 BGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1985.
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