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A2 AKU

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,994 mi
Last recorded191,994 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 191,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 191,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 190,980 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 190,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 190,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 190,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 189,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 189,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 188,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 188,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre caps fitted

exhaust rubbers perished

front subframe bushs have movement

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Jul 2012 188,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre caps fitted

exhaust rubbers perished

front subframe bushs have movement

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Jul 2011 188,186 miles

hubcapps fitted

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside front brake is binding on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 187,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 187,033 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 185,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 184,911 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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A2 AKU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A2 AKU, 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 43 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 A2 AKU registered?

A2 AKU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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