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B250 CGF

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,620 mi
Last recorded86,620 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB250 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,620 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,196 miles

front discs pitted

offside front inner wheel arch corroded not holed

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded not yet holed

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,289 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe slighlty coroded

light surface corrosion

slight movement to steering joints

Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light surface corrosion

slight movement to steering joints

Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

light underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2005 80,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 80,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B250 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B250 CGF, 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 B250 CGF registered?

B250 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1985.

Is B250 CGF safe to buy?

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