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B703 HAN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB703 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 119,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,835 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,313 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)

corrosion to o/s/f floor, o/s/f chassis rail,o/s sill and n/s inner wheel arch.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 117,075 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)

vacume tank loose under offside front wing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 117,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

vacume tank loose under offside front wing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal fuel pipes corroded at fuel pump.

oil leak,engine area.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 115,412 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 114,977 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to fuel pipes

engine oil leak

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Aug 2008 114,484 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills

engine oil leak

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel arches

Pass 4 Aug 2008 114,484 miles

engine oil leak

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,076 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 113,028 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 111,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

21% imbalance to front brakes

corrosion to n/s o/s sill

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

movement in front subframe mounting bushes

n/s/f bottom arm front bush splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

signs of corrosion to fuel pipes †

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s front chassis

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

signs of perishing to o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2006 111,562 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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B703 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B703 HAN, 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 B703 HAN registered?

B703 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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