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A677 TYV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA677 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,093 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring

Fail 22 Nov 2007 47,029 miles

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

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 45,335 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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A677 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A677 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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What year was A677 TYV registered?

A677 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1984.

Is A677 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A677 TYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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