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A287 RTR

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,525 mi
Last recorded166,525 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA287 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 166,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 164,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 162,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 161,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 160,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 158,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 156,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,500 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 153,500 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 152,141 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 151,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 148,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 148,799 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

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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A287 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A287 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 A287 RTR registered?

A287 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 1984.

Is A287 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A287 RTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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