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B12 LJP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,858 mi
Last recorded171,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 171,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 169,110 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 169,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 166,947 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 166,947 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 164,639 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 161,842 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 161,842 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both sills corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 159,092 miles

outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 159,092 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 155,163 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 155,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 151,663 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 146,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 143,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,464 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 132,464 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,050 miles

Offside and nearside front outer sill started to corrode internally

Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside front outer sill started to corrode internally

Pass 27 Feb 2007 125,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 122,585 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 122,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B12 LJP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B12 LJP, 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 B12 LJP registered?

B12 LJP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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