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B929 FOC

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,385 mi
Last recorded68,385 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB929 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 68,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 67,640 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 67,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,820 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored by worn pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight fuel leak at filter connection to pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 64,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,678 miles

slight binding at o/s/r brake

Fail 3 May 2016 63,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe to pump (7.2.3)

slight binding at o/s/r brake

Pass 1 May 2015 62,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,759 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 50,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

initial corrosion on b rake pipe to nearside front

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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B929 FOC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B929 FOC, 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 B929 FOC registered?

B929 FOC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B929 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B929 FOC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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