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BNZ 151

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 151
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 64,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 64,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded at the front. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission oil - further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,484 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,941 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,856 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 May 2013 59,347 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightley

Pass 14 May 2012 58,010 miles

n/s/f tyre worn in outer edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,092 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,552 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front inner wings to floor corroding

offside front toeing eye corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,552 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front inner wings to floor corroding

offside front toeing eye corroding

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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BNZ 151 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 BNZ 151, 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 44 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 BNZ 151 registered?

BNZ 151 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is BNZ 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 151 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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