MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all under vehicle slight corrsosion
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osf wheel arch hole but not within 30cm
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch, headlight section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Anti roll bar mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower suspension arm area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch, headlight section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B385 BBH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B385 BBH, 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 B385 BBH registered?
B385 BBH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B385 BBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for B385 BBH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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