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A50 PAT

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 PAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 95,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 95,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre on legal limit tread depth

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2016 93,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 81,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,208 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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A50 PAT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A50 PAT, 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 A50 PAT registered?

A50 PAT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A50 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 PAT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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