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B11 TPS

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 116,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,246 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 116,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 115,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box poor condition

exhaust downpipe leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,624 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,904 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

slight leak in exhaust downpipe

Pass 19 May 2011 111,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 111,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 110,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 110,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 109,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 108,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ht leads tracking

slight play os steering joints

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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B11 TPS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B11 TPS, 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 B11 TPS registered?

B11 TPS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is B11 TPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 TPS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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