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A711 LEL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,063 mi
Last recorded42,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA711 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,063 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 41,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,681 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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A711 LEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A711 LEL, 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 A711 LEL registered?

A711 LEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1984.

Is A711 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A711 LEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A711 LEL have outstanding finance?

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