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B770 OEY

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,135 mi
Last recorded92,135 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB770 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,059 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 88,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B770 OEY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B770 OEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B770 OEY registered?

B770 OEY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B770 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B770 OEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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