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A609 NFX

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,593 mi
Last recorded176,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA609 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 176,593 miles

Front valance badly corroded inside

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside front corner of bulkhead corroded close to inner wing panel

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at join to front wing

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded at join to front wing

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Rear prop shaft rubber damper perished

Fail 20 Jan 2011 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front valance badly corroded inside

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

Nearside front corner of bulkhead corroded close to inner wing panel

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at join to front wing

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded at join to front wing

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Rear prop shaft rubber damper perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 175,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 174,320 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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A609 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A609 NFX, 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 A609 NFX registered?

A609 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A609 NFX safe to buy?

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