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B721 KJH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,380 mi
Last recorded213,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB721 KJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 213,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 213,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 213,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 213,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2020 211,969 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion on components, all structural components have been welded and under-sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2016 211,872 miles

front dice corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 211,876 miles

Oil leak

heavily under sealed

signs of corrosion on under side but still solid

Fail 8 Oct 2014 211,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 211,747 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 211,747 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 211,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 210,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 209,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 208,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 208,584 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 208,906 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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B721 KJH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B721 KJH, 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 B721 KJH registered?

B721 KJH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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