MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
head lamp tell tail in/op
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
main beam tell tale not working
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
main beam tell tale not working
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe too middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front brake discs are pitting
Offside Front tyre cracking
Rear brake discs are pitting
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
fuel cap seal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil level high
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe snapped before the rear box (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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B832 PLU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc 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 B832 PLU, 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 B832 PLU registered?
B832 PLU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B832 PLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B832 PLU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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