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B903 JBE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB903 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 75,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,113 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 75,109 miles

Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,796 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 73,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,510 miles

Headlamp adjusters rusty

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,430 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 57,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,826 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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B903 JBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B903 JBE, 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 B903 JBE registered?

B903 JBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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