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A611 VMR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,182 mi
Last recorded68,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA611 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 66,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,197 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,197 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,836 miles

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 13 Apr 2006 59,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A611 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A611 VMR, 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 A611 VMR registered?

A611 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A611 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A611 VMR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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