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B774 WCL

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,743 mi
Last recorded34,743 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB774 WCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 34,743 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 34,743 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,389 miles

Centre rear offside exhaust bracket rubber broken.And nearside perished.

Nearside rear brake pipe above hose corroding.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake pipe above hose corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer bracket rubbers perished.

Rear rubber petrol pipes conecting to fuel filter perishing. a distinct smell of fuel, but no leaks detected.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hangers perished.front exhaust shield loose.rear fuel supply and fuel pump hoses perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 29,247 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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B774 WCL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B774 WCL, 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 B774 WCL registered?

B774 WCL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1985.

Is B774 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B774 WCL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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