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B379 EGG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 EGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,508 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,196 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 39,472 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,541 miles

All tyres starting to crack between tread and walls

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,536 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 27,527 miles

all tyre showing signs of deterioration/cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 27,089 miles

all tyres starting to crack on side wall

Fail 13 May 2011 27,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,021 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

front number plate loose

light marks on windscreen

Pass 14 May 2009 26,885 miles

tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,619 miles

all tyres sidewalls showing signs of cracking

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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B379 EGG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B379 EGG, 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 B379 EGG registered?

B379 EGG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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