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B162 AJD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

154,912 mi
Last recorded154,912 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 AJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 154,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/ s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 154,886 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump dented

Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,871 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 149,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 149,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,791 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2015 144,258 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,759 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 121,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 108,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 100,679 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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B162 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B162 AJD, 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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B162 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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