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A639 TTC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA639 TTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,572 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,648 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,457 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,631 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 87,630 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,699 miles

CAN,T PUT AIR IN REAR TYRES !

ENGINE NOISY . ( LIFTERS ) .

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE .

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 85,634 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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A639 TTC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A639 TTC, 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 A639 TTC registered?

A639 TTC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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