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A614 NKE

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA614 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing by top of shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing by top of shock (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing by top of shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing by top of shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front fog light n/w

Pass 6 May 2016 86,606 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEAR SIL (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE OUTER-WALL

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NEAR SIL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,077 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,077 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear exhaust box bracket defective but still supported system.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,918 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 82,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S Washer jet blocked.Rear exhaust support gromet deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,709 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 65,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,081 miles

Headlamp switch very stiff to operate.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 56,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,835 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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A614 NKE is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A614 NKE, 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 A614 NKE registered?

A614 NKE is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A614 NKE safe to buy?

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