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B151 GEW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 GEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,500 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 22,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,494 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 22,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,689 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 19,644 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B151 GEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B151 GEW, 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 B151 GEW registered?

B151 GEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B151 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B151 GEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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