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A685 VYH

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA685 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body surface and suspension rust

Fail 19 Sep 2018 96,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point,to chassis rail,to inner wheelarch,to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar,link bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar link bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bracket under offside front inner wing has broken holding the vacuum units

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A685 VYH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A685 VYH, 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 43 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 A685 VYH registered?

A685 VYH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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