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B187 FGP

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB187 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,335 miles

Offside Front light corrosion around jacking point

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 109,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 108,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 105,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 99,227 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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B187 FGP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B187 FGP, 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.

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What year was B187 FGP registered?

B187 FGP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B187 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B187 FGP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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