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A456 JDC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 JDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 110,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 110,321 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel off side and near side (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lit (4.5.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play off side and near side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,218 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,738 miles

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,208 miles

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leakage (2.1.5 (a))

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,261 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,261 miles

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,459 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 103,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,079 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 101,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 101,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise ON FRONT SUSPENSION . BAFFLES GONE AND RATTLE IN EXHAUST

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 98,222 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ODD TIMES DIP SWITCH STICKS

RUSTED FLOOR N/S AND O/S FRONT WILL LET WATER IN

8444 AND 8167

ABS UNIT INSECURE O/S FRONT AS BEEN FAILED UNDER MASTER CYLINDER LIST

Pass 23 May 2007 91,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 82,561 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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A456 JDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A456 JDC, 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 A456 JDC registered?

A456 JDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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