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C716 BHA

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,824 miles

Front both tyre sidewalls perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,181 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,947 miles

4 tyres slightly perrished in side wall

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 107,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 107,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 106,639 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 105,142 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 105,142 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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C716 BHA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc 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 C716 BHA, 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 C716 BHA registered?

C716 BHA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C716 BHA safe to buy?

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