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888 EYW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,110 mi
Last recorded85,110 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 85,110 miles

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

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

Fail 17 May 2024 85,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front brake sticking

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

free play in steering wheel

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,979 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leak

very slight free play in steering

both front brakes sticking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38%, n/s/r brake sticking (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes sticking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 32% (3.7.B.6b)

very slight free play in steering

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,421 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking

n/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area

n/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area

n/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

slight free play in steering

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking

n/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area

n/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area

n/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

slight free play in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,273 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,272 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 79,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,650 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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888 EYW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 888 EYW, 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 888 EYW registered?

888 EYW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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