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B919 XYG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB919 XYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,067 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,018 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B919 XYG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B919 XYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B919 XYG registered?

B919 XYG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B919 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B919 XYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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