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B920 ABH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB920 ABH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded. Fuel filter area.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,223 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle greases. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded. Fuel filter area.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,267 miles

Nearside and offside front flooring corroded, not within prescribed areas.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,513 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Corrosion of Nearside & Offside front floor / wheel arch areas (not within of prescribed areas).

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,273 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,516 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,516 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 73,467 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 73,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 73,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corosion on both fron inner wings (not in perscribed area)

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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B920 ABH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B920 ABH, 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 B920 ABH registered?

B920 ABH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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