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A249 WEV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,894 miles

slight play in steering box

wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,717 miles

front wipers poor

slight play at steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,644 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill around front jacking point.

o/s/f skirt panel corroded under front bumper.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,670 miles

o/s outer sill front end in a rusty condition but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s outer sill front end in a rusty condition but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mountings are cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,639 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,406 miles

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

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

oil leak

slight bind on offside front wheel

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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A249 WEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A249 WEV, 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 A249 WEV registered?

A249 WEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A249 WEV safe to buy?

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