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B130 XWR

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,236 mi
Last recorded130,236 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB130 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 130,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,865 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 129,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 129,766 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,545 miles

rear brake application uneven

slight bind o/s/r wheel

underside car / all prescribed areas corroded

underside car / brake pipes undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,024 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 129,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

vehicle under body under-side heavily under-sealed

Pass 16 Aug 2014 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front floor corroded.

nearside front wheel arch(rear) corroded.

nearside inner & outer sill corroded

offside front wheel arch(rear) corroded.

offside inner & outer sill corroded

vehicle underneth covered with (black) spray.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2013 127,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

vehicle has been undersaaled unable to do full visual corrosion checks

Pass 8 Feb 2012 126,781 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,781 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2011 126,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

under car undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2010 126,713 miles

front anti-roll bar rubbers perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 126,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 125,773 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

underside car corroded

underside car undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2007 124,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

undersidee car undersealed †underside car corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,513 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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B130 XWR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B130 XWR, 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 B130 XWR registered?

B130 XWR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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