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A376 VAF

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,275 mi
Last recorded172,275 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA376 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2008 172,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 170,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 164,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise lower rear pannel

advise slight blue smoke when reved

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 VAF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VAF, 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 A376 VAF registered?

A376 VAF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A376 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A376 VAF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A376 VAF have outstanding finance?

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