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B198 RDL

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 RDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 65,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,558 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,552 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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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B198 RDL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B198 RDL, 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 B198 RDL registered?

B198 RDL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is B198 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B198 RDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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