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B959 TVF

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,458 mi
Last recorded57,458 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB959 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,458 miles

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle underbody oiled

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,998 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

subframe bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,913 miles

Hazard switch stiff to operate.

Nearside front and offside rear brakes, slight binding.

Tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,818 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyres perishing.

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Offside front brake, slight binding.

Steering linkage, slight knock.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,386 miles

Door sills corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering - slight play and knock.

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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B959 TVF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B959 TVF, 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 B959 TVF registered?

B959 TVF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B959 TVF safe to buy?

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