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A280 RTR

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,498 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 103,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 103,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,481 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rubbers on rear box splitting

fan belts cracking

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

front prop shaft coupling splitting

fuel pump hoses starting to crack

incorrect exhaust rubbers fitted on middle box

one of the fuel pump mountings is not secure

rear prop coupling starting to crack

rear wheel arches and valance corroding

reverse lights not working

sill panels bothe sides starting to corrode

track rod ball joint dust seals starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers on rear box splitting

fan belts cracking

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

front prop shaft coupling splitting

fuel pump hoses starting to crack

incorrect exhaust rubbers fitted on middle box

one of the fuel pump mountings is not secure

rear prop coupling starting to crack

rear wheel arches and valance corroding

reverse lights not working

sill panels bothe sides starting to corrode

track rod ball joint dust seals starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,637 miles

front axle bushes are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre is close to 1.6

Fail 15 Apr 2008 94,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front axle bushes are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre is close to 1.6

Fail 17 Apr 2007 90,161 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,648 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A280 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A280 RTR, 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 A280 RTR registered?

A280 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 1984.

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