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B172 RJU

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,461 mi
Last recorded166,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB172 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 166,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 166,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 166,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 164,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 164,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 163,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 163,513 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 163,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 163,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 162,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 162,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 161,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 159,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 159,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

O.S.R wing slightly rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 159,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

O.S.R wing slightly rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 159,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 159,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 158,844 miles

Note O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracked at edge of tread face

Pass 13 May 2009 158,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 158,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 156,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 154,220 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 154,220 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B172 RJU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B172 RJU, 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 B172 RJU registered?

B172 RJU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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