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B174 SEC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 78,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,684 miles

engine fan cover broken

Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine fan cover broken

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 67,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 67,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,419 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,049 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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B174 SEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 B174 SEC, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B174 SEC registered?

B174 SEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B174 SEC safe to buy?

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