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A212 PNC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 66,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

slight bind on N/S rear

Pass 31 May 2017 66,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,993 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,861 miles

steering box leaking oil.

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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A212 PNC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A212 PNC, 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 A212 PNC registered?

A212 PNC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 1984.

Is A212 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 PNC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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