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A618 NFX

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA618 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 121,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,788 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 118,786 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine crank seal ( Timing end ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 118,273 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,893 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,528 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,216 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shockabsorber mounting under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

os & ns floor to sill areas corroded.

os & ns front inner closing panels corroded.

os & ns front section of sills & wing corroded.

os & ns rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,698 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

hole in n/s/f sill

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,697 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 97,620 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,329 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

front number plate cracked

genral under body corrosion

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine tick over little high

o/s/ floor to sill corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

outer sill slight corrosion

rear chassis legs corroding

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine tick over little high

front number plate cracked

genral under body corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/ floor to sill corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

outer sill slight corrosion

rear chassis legs corroding

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,728 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

both front outer track rod ends dust covers split

both wiper blades split ends

general body corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,012 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

general body corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

general body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,617 miles

front reg plate has slight damage

Fail 12 Apr 2008 87,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front reg plate has slight damage

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,935 miles

offside rear valance rusted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 82,434 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 82,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to sills

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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A618 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A618 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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A618 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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