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B880 HJB

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB880 HJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,655 miles

surface corrosion chassis/sills/floors

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,481 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front towing eye corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,331 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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B880 HJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B880 HJB, 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 B880 HJB registered?

B880 HJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B880 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B880 HJB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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