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B783 DGP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,662 mi
Last recorded149,662 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB783 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,662 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,582 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 147,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 146,463 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 146,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 143,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,539 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 143,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 143,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 143,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 142,740 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 144,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,827 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 140,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 138,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 134,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 132,645 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 132,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hole in nsf of floor sill

signs of corrosion around rear trailing arm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 130,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,703 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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B783 DGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B783 DGP, 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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B783 DGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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