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A189 OOD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 OOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 135,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 135,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,036 miles

Chassis and general underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 133,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 131,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust to under side but not holed

Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both coil spring mounts coroded

both front shock mounts coroded

both iner and outer sills corroded but not holed

off side rear tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock mounts have slight corrosion but not holed

both inner and out sill slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

both rear coil spring hangers slightly corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2015 130,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shock mounts have slight corrosion but not holed

both inner and out sill slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

both rear coil spring hangers slightly corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,270 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 129,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 7 Sep 2006 123,236 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low outer edge

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2006 122,406 miles

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

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

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

Both front chassis legs corroding.

Front of boht sills starting to corrode.

Wheel housings behind front wheels very badly corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 116,974 miles

HEAVY UNDER BODY CORROSION.

Fail 16 Aug 2005 116,836 miles

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

General under body condition badly corroded.

Nearside Rear 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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A189 OOD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A189 OOD, 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 A189 OOD registered?

A189 OOD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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