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A540 ODY

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,932 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 129,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Hole corroded into front of o/side floor pan.

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,309 miles

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

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

Hole corroded into front of o/side floor pan.

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,709 miles

All front suspenion rubber mouting bushes deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt missing n/s/f bumper iron

movement on all from suspension rubber mountings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no.plate cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,904 miles

offside front tyre treads low on inside edge.

rear tyre treads getting low.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

hazard lights sometimes only operate nearside flashers.

rear tyre treads getting low & offside front tyre treads low on inside edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp beam set slightly low.

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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A540 ODY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A540 ODY, 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 A540 ODY registered?

A540 ODY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1983.

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