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B1 RHT

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,018 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,787 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SPARE TYRE LOW PRESSURE

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,682 miles

front subframe bushes slight movement

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,116 miles

front and rear chassis and rear crossemeber surface rust

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

rear diff slight leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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B1 RHT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B1 RHT, 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 B1 RHT registered?

B1 RHT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B1 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 RHT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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