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B158 PCC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 PCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 66,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,682 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 65,484 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,484 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,317 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front & nearside tyres perrished

Pass 28 May 2010 65,192 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres perrished

steering damper leeking

Pass 8 May 2009 64,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2009 64,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

1 x rear exhaust mounting rubber damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2007 64,517 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 64,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B158 PCC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B158 PCC, 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 B158 PCC registered?

B158 PCC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B158 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B158 PCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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