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A202 FLY

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA202 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 84,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,540 miles

chip in o/s windsceen

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,099 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 82,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 82,507 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A202 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A202 FLY, 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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How do I check the history of A202 FLY?

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What year was A202 FLY registered?

A202 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A202 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A202 FLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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