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A229 TYH

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 TYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 122,262 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,033 miles

both rear brakes binding

near side front steering drop arm slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2018 122,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brakes binding

near side front steering drop arm slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,841 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 119,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 119,550 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 119,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 11,467 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 118,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 118,252 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A229 TYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A229 TYH, 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 A229 TYH registered?

A229 TYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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