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A21 CDB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,229 mi
Last recorded160,229 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 160,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,391 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 159,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

handbrake requires adjustment

slight sweat at steering damper

Pass 6 Sep 2022 157,425 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 157,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner arch at rear of arch excessively corroded and hold just outside suspension prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

corrosion on parts of body

dampness around radiator and oil cooler

slight dampness around both front shock absorbers

Pass 21 Apr 2015 156,958 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 156,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 155,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 155,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 153,629 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 143,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 131,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 117,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,564 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 99,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,027 miles

exaust blowing at front section,sealed

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 CDB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CDB, 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 CDB registered?

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

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