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A669 TYV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 129,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,404 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 129,111 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,820 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,469 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 127,372 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 125,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test a zone. ()

oil leak.

Pass 26 May 2017 123,864 miles

oil leak.

Fail 22 May 2017 123,789 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked. (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak.

Pass 3 May 2016 121,766 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 121,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER MISSING, (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Fail 2 May 2014 117,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 117,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

general oil leaks

metal brake pipes corroded

power steering hoses damp

Pass 3 May 2012 114,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate damaged

general oil leaks from engine and gearbox

metal brake pipes corroded

power steering hoses damp

Fail 3 May 2012 114,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front number plate damaged

both rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general oil leaks from engine and gearbox

metal brake pipes corroded

power steering hoses damp

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,093 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 113,093 miles

Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ROUGHNESS AT NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ALSO AT NEAR SIDE REAR

Pass 7 May 2010 110,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn/cut

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 May 2010 110,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn/cut

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,542 miles

Brake pipes rusty Steering bushes perished slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2009 107,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front registration plate slightly cracked

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2007 105,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly cracked

outer door sills corroding around front jacking points

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn and splitting

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2007 105,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly cracked

outer door sills corroding around front jacking points

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn and splitting

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 104,450 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

outer door sills corroding near front jacking points

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers splitting

slight play in steering box

windscreen slightly chipped

Fail 22 Dec 2005 103,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,785 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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A669 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 A669 TYV, 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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A669 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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