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A653 DTV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 DTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,701 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,019 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,019 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,259 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front of two (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 85,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front of two (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,396 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,166 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear and centre silencers corroded.

fuel pipes to fuel filter corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 79,419 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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A653 DTV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A653 DTV, 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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A653 DTV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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