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B163 NSG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,155 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,053 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 93,717 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 93,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 93,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,989 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,841 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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B163 NSG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B163 NSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B163 NSG?

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What year was B163 NSG registered?

B163 NSG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B163 NSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B163 NSG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B163 NSG have outstanding finance?

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