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B717 XOW

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 106,950 miles

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

all four tyres perished

hazard lights not working

Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,950 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

all four tyres perished

hazard lights not working

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 105,947 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,475 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear differential damp

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear differential damp

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,422 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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B717 XOW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B717 XOW, 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 B717 XOW registered?

B717 XOW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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