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B933 GMO

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,253 mi
Last recorded60,253 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB933 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch ( marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine requires steam clean (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,848 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective All cracking & perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,667 miles

Advise rust corrosion forming at o/s/f inner wheel arch

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise rust corrosion forming at o/s/f inner wheel arch

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,423 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,118 miles

Offside front tyre perished.

Power steering belt loose.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 55,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2007 55,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,205 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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B933 GMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 B933 GMO, 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 42 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 B933 GMO registered?

B933 GMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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