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B718 RLN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,260 mi
Last recorded126,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 RLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,645 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,338 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,230 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 124,413 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 124,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,915 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 123,958 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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B718 RLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B718 RLN, 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 RLN registered?

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

Is B718 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B718 RLN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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