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B768 EGC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,275 mi
Last recorded63,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB768 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,800 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 62,800 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,420 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,435 miles

Vehicle underneath covered in underseal, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2014 60,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,554 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 60,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,935 miles

corrossion at top of offside front shocker mount

Fail 26 May 2010 58,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

corrossion at top of offside front shocker mount

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,044 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 58,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,828 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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B768 EGC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B768 EGC, 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 B768 EGC registered?

B768 EGC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B768 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B768 EGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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