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B942 AUL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB942 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both sill panels corroded inner and outer

Pass 17 Jun 2023 139,856 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear drive gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2022 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear driveshaft gaiters age cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 139,671 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 139,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/side + o/side bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

under-carridge various areas surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both sills panels slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 139,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both sills panels slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sill panels and wheel archs slightly corroded in various areas

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded in various areas

Fail 28 Feb 2013 139,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front suspension bushes - condition of

surface corrosion to wheel arches - various undercarride areas - inner +outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2011 139,074 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 139,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside sill panel corroded various areas

vehicle under carraige corroded various areas

Pass 4 Aug 2010 138,692 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear discs in poor condistion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 138,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear discs in poor condistion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 138,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s +o/s front flitch +inner wings excessively corroded

n/s outer sill panel heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 137,339 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 137,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 136,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 136,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 129,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 129,924 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear rubber fuel pipe perished

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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B942 AUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B942 AUL, 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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B942 AUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1984.

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