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A211 USR

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 USR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 90,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,076 miles

rear silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2011 83,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,408 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin coming off

small oil leak at steering box

Fail 6 Jan 2010 79,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin coming off

small oil leak at steering box

Fail 14 Jan 2009 75,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearinmg on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,966 miles

nearside front tyre wearinmg on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,500 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 73,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 54,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A211 USR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A211 USR, 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.

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What year was A211 USR registered?

A211 USR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A211 USR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A211 USR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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