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B790 CMP

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 CMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 83,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,296 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 83,263 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking pump fittings (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 83,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 83,057 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 82,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 82,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front subframe rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 14 May 2014 82,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 82,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 81,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 81,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

various under body corosion

Pass 4 May 2011 80,438 miles

Oil leak

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 77,856 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 77,856 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,509 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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B790 CMP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 B790 CMP, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B790 CMP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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