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863 GRY

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,233 mi
Last recorded62,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration863 GRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,749 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,162 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,843 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 57,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inflated at test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,220 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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863 GRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 863 GRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 863 GRY?

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What year was 863 GRY registered?

863 GRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 863 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 863 GRY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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