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A255 NJO

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,884 mi
Last recorded101,884 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,884 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,877 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,542 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four caliber bolt lock plates missing

sub frame mounting bushes worn

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 26 Jun 2024 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four brake calipers missing locking plates for retaining bolts

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,459 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 101,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,087 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill end/inner sill corrosion/holed

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 99,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 97,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 95,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,030 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,234 miles

Tyre side walls cracked,

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre side walls cracked,

Pass 28 May 2013 92,948 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2012 90,700 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 90,447 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 89,776 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,569 miles

Slight leak of exhaust gases from manifold

Tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2009 89,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres strating to perish

under side of vehicle goiung rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 87,293 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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A255 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 A255 NJO, 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 A255 NJO registered?

A255 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A255 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 NJO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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