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A220 YGJ

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,949 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,949 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,949 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seat back has movement

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,949 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seat back has movement

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,949 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 94,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,507 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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A220 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A220 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A220 YGJ?

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What year was A220 YGJ registered?

A220 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A220 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A220 YGJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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