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B117 RLO

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 128,602 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,390 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 127,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Possible power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,423 miles

Offside headlamp aim requires attention

Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,689 miles

Near side headlight aim low

Offside rear shock slightly damp

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,734 miles

both front head lights only just in

poss power steering leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,936 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight fluid leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,520 miles

fuel pump requires attention

Fail 2 Aug 2013 120,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pump requires attention

Fail 7 Aug 2012 118,082 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,082 miles

oil leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 117,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 114,079 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,526 miles

slight rust to fuel and brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2006 112,589 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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B117 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B117 RLO, 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 B117 RLO registered?

B117 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B117 RLO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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