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B4 EHM

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 112,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 109,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,996 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,801 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside &offside front brake backplates corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 85,620 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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B4 EHM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B4 EHM, 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 B4 EHM registered?

B4 EHM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B4 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 EHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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