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A250 RWL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,181 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 105,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 105,122 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,579 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 104,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 104,433 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 101,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 101,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A250 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A250 RWL, 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 A250 RWL registered?

A250 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A250 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A250 RWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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