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B177 AKM

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,850 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 71,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 71,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,850 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 71,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 71,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,627 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,627 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,905 miles

nearside rear outer sillss corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 68,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 67,949 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 67,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,068 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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B177 AKM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B177 AKM, 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 B177 AKM registered?

B177 AKM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B177 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B177 AKM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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