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A369 YMH

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 YMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 120,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 120,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 120,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,040 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under arch (6.1.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,710 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Side and Off Side (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 119,703 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Side and Off Side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,332 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 118,332 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,173 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard light switch stiff

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 118,000 miles

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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 118,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 116,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 116,536 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 115,987 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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A369 YMH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A369 YMH, 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 A369 YMH registered?

A369 YMH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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