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A687 SYC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,399 mi
Last recorded168,399 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA687 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 168,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 168,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 168,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 168,398 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 168,398 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 168,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 165,809 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills and rear wheels archs

Pass 19 Mar 2016 162,503 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 155,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 150,687 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 148,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

smell of fuel

steering damper has slight play

Fail 2 May 2013 148,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

smell of fuel

steering damper has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2012 144,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 144,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 139,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play on offside nearside front track rod ends

surface corrosion on offside front flooer

Pass 27 Mar 2010 135,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 135,006 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on offside nearsdie rear outer wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2009 130,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 130,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 127,704 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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A687 SYC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A687 SYC, 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 A687 SYC registered?

A687 SYC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1984.

Is A687 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A687 SYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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