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B618 KUX

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB618 KUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,886 miles

main beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2022 64,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,563 miles

underside undersealed /waxed

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure below bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Inner brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Upper vacuum reservoir above wheel insecure corroded

headlamp mainbeam tell tail not working

underside undersealed /waxed

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,602 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 63,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,502 miles

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

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

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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B618 KUX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 2,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B618 KUX, 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 B618 KUX registered?

B618 KUX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B618 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B618 KUX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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