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A715 WOF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2019 110,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 109,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 109,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 109,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,035 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,314 miles

signs of tyres fouling inner wings on full lock

this vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out to front (under wings)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 107,314 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of tyres fouling inner wings on full lock

this vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out to front (under wings)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 106,867 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both sides inner wheel arches have corrosion but not near prescibed areas or affrecting steering or braking at present

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 105,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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A715 WOF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A715 WOF, 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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A715 WOF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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