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A234 MWD

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle thickly coated

Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,342 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded by jacking point

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,941 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 107,619 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 107,323 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 107,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 106,886 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 106,577 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

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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A234 MWD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A234 MWD, 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 43 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 A234 MWD registered?

A234 MWD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A234 MWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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