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B18 SFE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 84,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,978 miles

Rear diff damp

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential moist

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,918 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,310 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,591 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 70,591 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 69,447 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 SFE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B18 SFE, 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 B18 SFE registered?

B18 SFE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B18 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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