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BOK 892T

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,892 mi
Last recorded67,892 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 892T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,501 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,092 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,431 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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BOK 892T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 BOK 892T, 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 46 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 BOK 892T registered?

BOK 892T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 1980.

Is BOK 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOK 892T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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