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B152 RHC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB152 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 97,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,914 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 92,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff area has a slight leak

Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas at subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,739 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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B152 RHC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B152 RHC, 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 B152 RHC registered?

B152 RHC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B152 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B152 RHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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