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B785 AJD

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB785 AJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,067 miles

front wiper torn

tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,067 miles

front wiper blades torn

tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades torn

tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,880 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,842 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 97,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 91,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 91,247 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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B785 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B785 AJD, 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 B785 AJD registered?

B785 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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