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A609 AJB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,748 mi
Last recorded92,748 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA609 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 89,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 87,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 85,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,994 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight surface corrosion on rear suspension springs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,309 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightl corroded

Slight suface corrosion on rear springs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,225 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on both rear springs

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,583 miles

Both front springs slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 71,762 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 71,730 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 70,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 70,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,259 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 66,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,716 miles

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

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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A609 AJB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A609 AJB, 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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A609 AJB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A609 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A609 AJB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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