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B748 AMH

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,909 mi
Last recorded125,909 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 AMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,909 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 125,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 124,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 124,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,143 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 115,142 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 113,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 113,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 112,039 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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B748 AMH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 B748 AMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B748 AMH?

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What year was B748 AMH registered?

B748 AMH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B748 AMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B748 AMH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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