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MJB 63

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 63
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

differential oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2024 116,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 114,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,941 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose ferule corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 113,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose ferule corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 113,027 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 18 May 2017 113,016 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak engine

Pass 19 May 2016 112,189 miles

oil leak

rear suspension bushes perished

some exhaust mounts missing

Pass 27 May 2014 109,651 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade slight split in rubber

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,652 miles

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

Drivers seat (inner runner) seems insecure

O/S wiper blade deteriorated

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

Suspect ABS warning light wired to alternator light, but cannot confirm correct light sequence.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drivers seat (inner runner) seems insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S wiper blade deteriorated

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

Suspect ABS warning light wired to alternator light, but cannot confirm correct light sequence.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 105,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 104,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 102,799 miles

O/s/f anti roll bar mounting rusty

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule rusty

rear brake application slightly uneven

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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MJB 63 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJB 63, 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 MJB 63 registered?

MJB 63 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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