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A369 YGF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,948 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Osf chassis rail has slight corrossion

Osr jacking beam point has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2022 137,948 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Osf chassis rail has slight corrossion

Osr jacking beam point has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nsf headlamp will soon require attention

Pass 13 Jan 2020 135,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,458 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,282 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2019 133,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 6 Jan 2018 132,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 132,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 131,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 126,533 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

advise general corrosion to front lower wings

Pass 29 May 2012 122,870 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 122,868 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 118,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 111,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,573 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,092 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses slightly corroded & o/s/r brake hose slightly corroded.

rear fuel pipes corroded by pump

slight corrosion o/s & n/s jacking points.

slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f sill edges. o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing.

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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A369 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A369 YGF, 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 A369 YGF registered?

A369 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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