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A263 NNE

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,006 mi
Last recorded55,006 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA263 NNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both central rubbers and one rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,594 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 54,377 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe coming from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,639 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 52,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to center joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 50,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,212 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,160 miles

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded.o/s and n/s inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,019 miles

both front outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 47,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 45,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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A263 NNE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A263 NNE, 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 A263 NNE registered?

A263 NNE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A263 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A263 NNE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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