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A3 BJB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,028 mi
Last recorded79,028 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,849 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,574 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

most front prop-shaft rubber

wipers

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,342 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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A3 BJB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A3 BJB, 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 A3 BJB registered?

A3 BJB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A3 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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