MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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