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B535 DCP

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,313 mi
Last recorded109,313 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 DCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in nearside upper portion of windscreen.Not exceeding 40mm or affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 May 2026 109,313 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in nearside upper portion of windscreen.Not exceeding 40mm or affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front and nearside rear hazard lights inoperative. Not a fail as not mandatory on vehicle of this age. Observed and noted.

Pass 18 May 2023 108,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Pass 13 May 2020 106,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 105,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,981 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 103,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 103,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 103,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to vehicle

offside fron tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2008 101,580 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in sidewalls

Fail 13 Oct 2008 101,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish in sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2007 98,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 93,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 93,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s sill as slight corrosion around the front jacking point and may require attention in the near future

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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B535 DCP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B535 DCP, 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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B535 DCP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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