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A19 POK

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 POK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,426 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,909 miles

wearing o/s rear tyre to inside edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,646 miles

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 7 Jun 2010 93,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 91,231 miles

Corrosion starting near nearside subframe mounting.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Corrosion starting near nearside subframe mounting.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car pulls to left slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car pulls to left slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2007 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

surface corrosion close to n/s/r spring

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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A19 POK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A19 POK, 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 A19 POK registered?

A19 POK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A19 POK safe to buy?

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