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B116 BGT

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 BGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,379 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,276 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,696 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 49,693 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,253 miles

one rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2016 48,413 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 48,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,844 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 44,896 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,160 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe mounting bushes seem soft

power steering box & hoses/pipes wet with fluid - recommend attention

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,258 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 43,103 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 41,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,700 miles

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?

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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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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