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B914 EGP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB914 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 99,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,523 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,155 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 98,143 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,271 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative warning light (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,130 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 70,831 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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B914 EGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B914 EGP, 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 B914 EGP registered?

B914 EGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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