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A343 AHL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,648 mi
Last recorded40,648 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA343 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 40,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative from drivers seat (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat stiff when moving backwards and forwards

Pass 9 May 2019 37,481 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 37,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 37,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,027 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,687 miles

Only one washer working but cleaning screen ok

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,486 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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A343 AHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 A343 AHL, 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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A343 AHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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