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A71 UYP

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,484 mi
Last recorded99,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 UYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear subframe bushes slightly worn resulting in slight movement

very slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,968 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential weeping oil

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front subframe bushes in poor condition but no excess movement found

rear chassis rusty and corroded

rear coil springs rusty and corroded

small oil leak from rear differential

very slight movement to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front coil springs rusty and corroded

surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,137 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty and corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

small oil weep from rear differential

Fail 20 Nov 2007 95,137 miles

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

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty and corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

small oil weep from rear differential

Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear coil springs rusty and corroded

rear brake discs rusty and corroded

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2005 94,017 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

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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A71 UYP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A71 UYP, 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 A71 UYP registered?

A71 UYP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1984.

Is A71 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 UYP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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