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B701 UFK

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB701 UFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 75,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,076 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

chassis body under sealed

wet conditions

Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

chassis body under sealed

wet conditions

Pass 12 May 2015 69,208 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

advise con dition of alt belt

advise condition of o/s brake back plate.

advise conditon play to steerin g idler n/s.

advise gear select bush worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

advise con dition of alt belt

advise condition of o/s brake back plate.

advise conditon play to steerin g idler n/s.

advise gear select bush worn

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 66,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 61,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 60,553 miles

all 4 tyres have several cracks in tyre walls but not deep enough to reach the ply

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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B701 UFK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B701 UFK, 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 B701 UFK registered?

B701 UFK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B701 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B701 UFK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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