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A107 EWV

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,768 mi
Last recorded83,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA107 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 83,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front subframe bushes have some play

headlamp switch sticks advise replace

nearside rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front subframe bushes have some play

headlamp switch sticks advise replace

nearside rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 17 May 2014 82,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,055 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 76,336 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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A107 EWV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A107 EWV, 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 A107 EWV registered?

A107 EWV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A107 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A107 EWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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