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A285 XTL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 XTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,273 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,212 miles

Offside Rear c.v boot leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2020 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear c.v boot leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,680 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to nearside front chassis leg

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 19 May 2016 82,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to nearside front chassis leg

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,340 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,294 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD ESPECIALLY N/S/F WHICH IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT AT THIS TIME

Pass 11 May 2011 80,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 79,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 79,478 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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A285 XTL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A285 XTL, 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 A285 XTL registered?

A285 XTL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A285 XTL safe to buy?

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