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OIB 5939

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 5939
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,573 miles

both outer door sills startin g io corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both outer door sills startin g io corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside .

Fail 8 Jun 2010 89,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside .

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,428 miles

offside sidesill slight corrosion

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

nearside sidesill slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2008 85,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 84,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,960 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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OIB 5939 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIB 5939, 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 OIB 5939 registered?

OIB 5939 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is OIB 5939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 5939 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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