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A376 MDD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,614 mi
Last recorded123,614 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA376 MDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 122,519 miles

Brake fluid showing signs of contamination

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 122,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 122,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,662 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 121,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,065 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 119,762 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 119,758 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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A376 MDD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A376 MDD, 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 A376 MDD registered?

A376 MDD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A376 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A376 MDD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A376 MDD have outstanding finance?

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