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B142 RLN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 RLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,852 miles

front and rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,852 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,677 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 101,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,429 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,267 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,267 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2010 96,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 96,241 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 96,241 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 96,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 92,036 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 92,036 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B142 RLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc 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 B142 RLN, 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 B142 RLN registered?

B142 RLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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