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B18 ELS

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,107 mi
Last recorded90,107 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,368 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 83,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,121 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 82,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,449 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 72,941 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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B18 ELS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 B18 ELS, 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 40 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 B18 ELS registered?

B18 ELS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is B18 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ELS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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