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B937 GEW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,776 mi
Last recorded55,776 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB937 GEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,451 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,451 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,309 miles

o s f brake bind

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,304 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,316 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,881 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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B937 GEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B937 GEW, 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 B937 GEW registered?

B937 GEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B937 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B937 GEW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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