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B713 KRD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB713 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,593 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 133,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2024 132,972 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 132,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 132,539 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 131,413 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 131,413 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,257 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing bottom half (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 130,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 130,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2018 130,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 128,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner sill corroeded

Pass 7 May 2014 127,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 127,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 126,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 126,340 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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B713 KRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B713 KRD, 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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B713 KRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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