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A348 VUU

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA348 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,908 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,143 miles

Both front sills showing slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily undersealed

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to the right hand side of steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front sills showing slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily undersealed

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to the right hand side of steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,682 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 54,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,675 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

hazard switch intermittent correct operation

wiper blades torn but clear windscreen effectively

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,675 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

hazard switch intermittent correct operation

wiper blades torn but clear windscreen effectively

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,368 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A348 VUU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A348 VUU, 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 A348 VUU registered?

A348 VUU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A348 VUU safe to buy?

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