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B759 LPD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 LPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,032 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

rear brake hoses corroded on ends

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,900 miles

Hazards have intermittent fault.Sometimes Nearside or Offside lamps do not illuminate.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 115,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Hazards have intermittent fault.Sometimes Nearside or Offside lamps do not illuminate.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion at NSF outer sill.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear suspension subframe mounting bushes worn.

Pass 29 May 2013 115,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 115,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 114,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 112,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 110,754 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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B759 LPD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B759 LPD, 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 B759 LPD registered?

B759 LPD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B759 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B759 LPD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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