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A229 YGJ

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,449 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 114,429 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,415 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion offside rear floor pan

front number plate cracked

handbrake indicator light not working

headlamp flash not working

headlamp indicator lamp not working

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished

offside rear drive shaft gaiter perished

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,415 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion offside rear floor pan

front number plate cracked

handbrake indicator light not working

headlamp flash not working

headlamp indicator lamp not working

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished

offside rear drive shaft gaiter perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,415 miles

front subframe bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

headlamp telltail lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2012 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front subframe bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

headlamp telltail lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,415 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 114,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 114,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 114,415 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 114,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 114,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 114,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 May 2006 114,415 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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A229 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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.

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What year was A229 YGJ registered?

A229 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A229 YGJ safe to buy?

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