MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A395 VEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 A395 VEW, 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 A395 VEW registered?
A395 VEW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A395 VEW safe to buy?
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