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A21 BBM

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,013 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Slight cracking starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 70,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 65,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 62,807 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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A21 BBM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 BBM, 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 A21 BBM registered?

A21 BBM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A21 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BBM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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