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A203 MSH

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA203 MSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 8,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe osr bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,971 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,631 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers worn

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on both sills and under body

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,243 miles

damp around steering box area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2009 74,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 24 Nov 2006 70,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear

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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A203 MSH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A203 MSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A203 MSH?

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What year was A203 MSH registered?

A203 MSH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A203 MSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A203 MSH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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