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A232 KNB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA232 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 86,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,363 miles

NS wiper blade split at ends.

Prop shaft front coupling slightly worn.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

NS wiper blade split at ends.

Prop shaft front coupling slightly worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Prop-shaft front coupling worn.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,339 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Prop-shaft front coupling worn.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,415 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front registration plate cracked.

Prop-shaft front coupling worn.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 85,415 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Prop-shaft front coupling worn.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,300 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering idler bush/bearing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,300 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering idler bush/bearing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 77,516 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 77,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

NS headlamp reflector slightly tanished. †Slight play in new steering idler bushes/spindle.

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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A232 KNB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A232 KNB, 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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A232 KNB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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