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A401 ERS

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA401 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,485 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 98,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,124 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,070 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,783 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked and getting low.

o/s/f tyre outer side wall badly cracked.

o/s/f tyre perrished.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel leak at the fuel filter.

nearside front tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wall perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2007 92,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wall perishing

Offside rear tyre worn on to the legal limit

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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A401 ERS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A401 ERS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A401 ERS?

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What year was A401 ERS registered?

A401 ERS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A401 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A401 ERS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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