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A199 FVO

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,508 mi
Last recorded81,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 FVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

under-body and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,110 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper starting to corrode

n/s/f shocker has mist of oil

rear flexi metal ends corroding and wearing

slight play in both front seat backs

slight wear in front and rear bushes

steering box has seapage of oil

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,482 miles

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

both front seats backing have slight play

front and rear suspension components corroding and getting weak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 78,476 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front seats backing have slight play

front and rear suspension components corroding and getting weak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,108 miles

Oil leak

both front seats play

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f inner wing corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,856 miles

both front lower arms corroding in arm dish

both front springs corroded

front suspension frame bush worn,split

slight noise in front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 77,852 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arms corroding in arm dish

both front springs corroded

front suspension frame bush worn,split

slight noise in front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,561 miles

both front coil springs corroding

oil leak from engine

rear flexi's metal ends corroding

rear subframe bushes splitting from casing

steering box damp

Pass 24 Jan 2007 77,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,144 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,500 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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A199 FVO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A199 FVO, 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 A199 FVO registered?

A199 FVO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A199 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 FVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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