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A519 GHG

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,584 mi
Last recorded189,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA519 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 189,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear inner sills coroding.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 189,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear inner sills coroding.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 186,816 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front outer sill coroded and holed.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 182,984 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 182,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 177,817 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 177,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 172,456 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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A519 GHG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A519 GHG, 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.

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What year was A519 GHG registered?

A519 GHG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A519 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A519 GHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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