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B16 JNS

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 69,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 68,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,697 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front jacking piont corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front jacking piont corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,988 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,200 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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B16 JNS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc 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 B16 JNS, 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 B16 JNS registered?

B16 JNS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B16 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 JNS 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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