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A2 WLW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 101,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are perishing inbetween the tread

Fail 7 May 2015 97,626 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 88,043 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 88,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 87,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 87,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 86,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A2 WLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A2 WLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 WLW?

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What year was A2 WLW registered?

A2 WLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A2 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 WLW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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