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B976 FOE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB976 FOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,371 miles

underside of vehicle undersilled

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 May 2021 64,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 64,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements silver on black background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements silver on black background (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 63,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery light staying on indicating alternator charging

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,139 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,461 miles

all four tyres have slight cracks

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres have slight cracks

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres have slight cracks

both rear tyres have slight cracks

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres have slight cracks

both rear tyres have slight cracks

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,907 miles

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

underside componets showing signs of rusting advise wax oil

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,492 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls worn.

Rear tyres are starting to crack / perish

Rear tyres wearing low on edges.

front no plate mounting in poor condition.(cable tied on)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside door mirror glass is in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls worn.

Rear tyres are starting to crack / perish

Rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,231 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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B976 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B976 FOE, 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 B976 FOE registered?

B976 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1985.

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