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B984 XYP

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 XYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,254 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,183 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,081 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 96,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,230 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and has a hole but not within 30cm of any components

Rear nearside and offside rear sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,888 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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B984 XYP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B984 XYP, 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 B984 XYP registered?

B984 XYP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B984 XYP safe to buy?

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