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B782 RLN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB782 RLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 115,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,391 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,501 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 110,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 108,934 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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B782 RLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B782 RLN, 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 B782 RLN registered?

B782 RLN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B782 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B782 RLN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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