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B885 GJB

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,480 mi
Last recorded110,480 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB885 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure rusted and filled (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure rusted and filled (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,114 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp aim @ minimum... -

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg <30cm shockabs mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg <30cm shock abs mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 109,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 109,553 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

diff oil laek

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,151 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,961 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

diff oil seal leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

diff oil leak

trans oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 101,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

panel corrosion near front jacking points both sides

Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,269 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diff output oil leak on off side

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,366 miles

steering box weeping fluid

wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate slight damage.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front fog lamp has a temporary repair.

Oil leak

Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear differential has slight seepage from oil seals.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,753 miles

Spare tyre defective

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate slight damage.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp has a temporary repair.

Oil leak

Rear differential has slight seepage from oil seals.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2008 95,961 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating.

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2008 95,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating.

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,794 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated.

Starting to corrode under battery tray.

corroding by offside front jacking point.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,794 miles

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

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Starting to corrode under battery tray.

corroding by offside front jacking point.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 93,661 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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B885 GJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B885 GJB, 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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B885 GJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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