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B250 CGF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB250 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 88,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 87,328 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 87,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,004 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR INNER WINGS AND OUTER SILLS

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING

REAR FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHED

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,792 miles

rear service brake performance low

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 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 B250 CGF registered?

B250 CGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1984.

Is B250 CGF safe to buy?

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