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A260 FAU

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2011 81,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,052 miles

both offside tyres slightly cracked and perished on sidewalls

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded at fuel pump

slight center exhaust leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 80,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 80,746 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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A260 FAU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A260 FAU, 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 A260 FAU?

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What year was A260 FAU registered?

A260 FAU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1984.

Is A260 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A260 FAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A260 FAU have outstanding finance?

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