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B949 OPG

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,706 mi
Last recorded54,706 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB949 OPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,706 miles

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

emissions hydrocarbon content close to limits

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,069 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,784 miles

Rubber exhaust mountings deteriating and cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,374 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS RUBBERS PERISHED

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

SLIBHT LEAK FRONT EXHAUST

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 51,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 51,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B949 OPG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B949 OPG, 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.

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What year was B949 OPG registered?

B949 OPG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B949 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B949 OPG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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