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B4 LOY

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 110,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 110,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,783 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fuel pipe unions corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower front of wheel tub (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fuel filter unions corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,155 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower front of wheel tub (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower front of wheel tub (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fuel filter unions corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,814 miles

All cv boots slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 108,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,585 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 3 Apr 2012 107,585 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,638 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 106,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 106,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,652 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 LOY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B4 LOY?

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What year was B4 LOY registered?

B4 LOY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is B4 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LOY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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