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1010 TF

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,532 mi
Last recorded130,532 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1010 TF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 130,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,363 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 129,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 129,064 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 129,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,533 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,346 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 127,980 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 127,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 127,184 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 126,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 126,076 miles

wiper blades deteriating. exhaust starting to corrode and leak slightly . brake pads poss low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 125,825 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERRISHED

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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1010 TF is a 1983 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 81%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 1010 TF, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1010 TF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1983.

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