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B866 UUB

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,036 mi
Last recorded39,036 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB866 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 39,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,852 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 38,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,897 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 37,897 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,659 miles

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2014 37,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,574 miles

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake compoments

Pass 13 Dec 2008 37,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underneath of vehicle and all brake , steering and suspension components very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,522 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,483 miles

exhaust manifold blowing

underneath of vehicle and all brke steering and suspension components very rusty

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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B866 UUB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B866 UUB, 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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B866 UUB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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