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A697 MWD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has crecking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock top (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock top (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 94,482 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock top (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has crecking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock top (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,186 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r backplate noise

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,534 miles

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

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,935 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,896 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 85,215 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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A697 MWD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A697 MWD, 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 A697 MWD registered?

A697 MWD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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