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A749 WOF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA749 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight rubbing on rear brakes and n/s/f/

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,175 miles

rubber exhaust support ring missing

wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 17 May 2013 62,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,894 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2010 58,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 58,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,739 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 54,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 52,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,886 miles

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

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

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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A749 WOF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A749 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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What year was A749 WOF registered?

A749 WOF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A749 WOF safe to buy?

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