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MBZ 355

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,825 mi
Last recorded85,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 355
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 85,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

center & rear exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,137 miles

Small play in offside & nearside front steering

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch weak at rear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Front age cracking

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch weak at rear.

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

Rear exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2019 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front age cracking

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch weak at rear.

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

Rear exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underside rusty, patches of undersil + repairs.

coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at anti roll bar fixing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,003 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,909 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,305 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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MBZ 355 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 355, 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 MBZ 355 registered?

MBZ 355 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MBZ 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 355 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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