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B900 CMC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,877 mi
Last recorded40,877 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 CMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 40,877 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering belt starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,402 miles

fuel cap seal perished but sealing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,324 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,588 miles

steering damper slight oil seepage

Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

steering damper slight oil seepage

Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,353 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,297 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,028 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,648 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,178 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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B900 CMC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B900 CMC, 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 B900 CMC registered?

B900 CMC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B900 CMC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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