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B718 OPH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 127,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 127,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small pipe joining both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 126,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

movement in steering box drop arm shaft

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 125,982 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking At fuel pump. (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 125,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ns and os sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas

Fail 15 Sep 2011 122,431 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 122,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering box and linkages

Fail 17 Sep 2010 118,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering box and linkages

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 112,559 miles

Drives seat slightly insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 107,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 105,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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B718 OPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B718 OPH, 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 B718 OPH registered?

B718 OPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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