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B724 HEW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,097 mi
Last recorded84,097 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB724 HEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 84,097 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,094 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 84,090 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust blow.

Hazard switch inoperative.

Nearside front inner wing/bulk head corroded and holed.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,980 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust blow.

Fuel pipes perishing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust blow.

Fuel pipes perishing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,777 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Corrosion and small hole nearside front inner wheel arch/bulk head.

Oil leak rear diff.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Corrosion and small hole nearside front inner wheel arch/bulk head.

Front subframe bushes worn.

Oil leak rear diff.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,648 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch/bulk head.

Front subframe bushes deteriorated.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch/bulk head.

Front subframe bushes deteriorated.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,532 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch/bulk head.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 83,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch/bulk head.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,318 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from box or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from box or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 83,051 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,631 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 82,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,546 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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B724 HEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 B724 HEW, 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 42 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 B724 HEW registered?

B724 HEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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