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A112 SHD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA112 SHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 83,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 83,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyres old

Pass 14 May 2020 83,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 83,011 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,283 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting missing

rear tyres slight cracks in outer side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,076 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 79,022 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 78,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2006 77,754 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A112 SHD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A112 SHD, 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 A112 SHD registered?

A112 SHD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A112 SHD safe to buy?

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