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A202 HWD

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint to box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,498 miles

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,715 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

REAR TYRE WALLS ON REAR ARE CRAZED

Fail 8 Jun 2007 81,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

REAR TYRE WALLS ON REAR ARE CRAZED

Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,786 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,538 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 81,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

only one lap and diagonal seatbelt fitted to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2005 81,370 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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A202 HWD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HWD, 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 A202 HWD registered?

A202 HWD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A202 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A202 HWD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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