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700 RPC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 RPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 53,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,023 miles

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

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

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,980 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 52,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brakes bind slightly

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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700 RPC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 700 RPC, 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 42 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 700 RPC registered?

700 RPC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is 700 RPC safe to buy?

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