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A386 PFL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,290 mi
Last recorded36,290 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA386 PFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,290 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,236 miles

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

excessive corrosion in o/s & n/s front inner wing but not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,299 miles

Front wheel arch o/s & n/s has excessive corrosion but not within prescribed area.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,593 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,795 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,965 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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A386 PFL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A386 PFL, 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 A386 PFL registered?

A386 PFL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1984.

Is A386 PFL safe to buy?

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