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B253 FOE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB253 FOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 105,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,436 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,678 miles

Front Slight exhaust leak from around manifold area

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 95,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 93,684 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 93,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,316 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,316 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,857 miles

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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B253 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B253 FOE, 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 B253 FOE registered?

B253 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B253 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B253 FOE 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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