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B709 MPV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,137 mi
Last recorded58,137 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 58,137 miles

Fuel hose leaking Tank to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,775 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 50,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 50,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Main Center, Corrosion Under Mounting Bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing/Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch/ Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 46,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 46,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,445 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,377 miles

Large crack in windscreen out side of swept area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,659 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f chassis slight corrosion

slight exhaust blow down pipe

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,654 miles

o/s/f chassis slight corrosion

slight exhaust blow down pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 26,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,416 miles

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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B709 MPV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 B709 MPV, 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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B709 MPV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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