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EBM 412

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 412
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 90,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,710 miles

exhaust blowing

under side of vehicle coated in under seal body plus suspension checked best as possible

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,710 miles

minor exhaust blow

underside of vehicle checked best as e due to underpossible due to under seal

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle checked best as possible due to under seal

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rusty plus slight blow

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,142 miles

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,032 miles

minor exhaust blow

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,753 miles

minor exhaust blow

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,331 miles

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

Slight corrosion around both front jacking points.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight corrosion around both front jacking points.

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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EBM 412 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EBM 412, 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

How do I check the history of EBM 412?

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What year was EBM 412 registered?

EBM 412 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is EBM 412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBM 412 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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