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MBZ 107

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,422 mi
Last recorded126,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 107
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 126,422 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 126,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bnd from brake calliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,037 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 126,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,021 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 125,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 124,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,505 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 121,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 119,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 117,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 116,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 112,849 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 112,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 110,283 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 107,506 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,417 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 104,002 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes 19% imbalance

rear brakes 19% imbalance

Pass 13 Jun 2007 102,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MBZ 107 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MBZ 107, 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 MBZ 107 registered?

MBZ 107 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MBZ 107 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 107 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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