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A219 SYX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 SYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,114 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side front wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,695 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower sill to floor has lisght corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 93,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes not tested! burst pipe

nearside front lower sill to floor has lisght corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,467 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front lower sill to floor has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside brake binding

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,364 miles

Hazard Flashers a Switch is present but no symbol is present on the switch. the Hazzard flashers do not work but indicator do, the benefit of doubt has to be given since Hazzard flasherS are not required before 1st April 1986

Headlamp switch stiff

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,179 miles

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

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

slight corrosion around both nearside and offside jacking points at front

Fail 4 Jan 2011 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion around both nearside and offside jacking points at front

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Fail 7 Jan 2010 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,680 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,920 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,918 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,745 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 90,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,735 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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A219 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A219 SYX, 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 A219 SYX registered?

A219 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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