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777 TYA

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 TYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,070 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,070 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,952 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 114,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 114,877 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 114,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 113,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 113,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 158,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 157,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 155,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 155,671 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 153,575 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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777 TYA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 777 TYA, 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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What year was 777 TYA registered?

777 TYA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is 777 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 TYA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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