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B97 FON

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2717cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,610 mi
Last recorded193,610 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,717cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2026 193,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 189,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 185,687 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 184,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 183,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 180,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 174,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,166 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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B97 FON is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B97 FON, 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 B97 FON registered?

B97 FON is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B97 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B97 FON shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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