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B707 HAN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,649 mi
Last recorded46,649 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB707 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,649 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2023 46,239 miles

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

vehicle under-body, suspension,steering and braking components covered in under-seal

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,549 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small rust hole to nearside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small rust hole to offside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small rust hole to nearside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small rust hole to offside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,100 miles

Offside Front brake pipe mount broken resulting in pipe rubbing.

vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 42,092 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe mount broken resulting in pipe rubbing.

vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,510 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion front lower supension arms and swivel joint areas

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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B707 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B707 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 B707 HAN registered?

B707 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B707 HAN safe to buy?

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