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B943 DUH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 DUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 84,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe join (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,449 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv exhaust mount rubbers

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,262 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv exhaust mount rubbers

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,111 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 83,111 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 82,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 82,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B943 DUH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B943 DUH, 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 B943 DUH registered?

B943 DUH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B943 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B943 DUH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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