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A255 RNW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 RNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,164 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 38,159 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected when near side indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,151 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 38,151 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,531 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,052 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,498 miles

adv smell of petrol

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,763 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,734 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,648 miles

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

both front tyres cracked/perishing and worn more on outer edges.n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking [2.5mm]

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,285 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 RNW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A255 RNW, 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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How do I check the history of A255 RNW?

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What year was A255 RNW registered?

A255 RNW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A255 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 RNW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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