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A74 BHR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA74 BHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,712 miles

Nearside Front sill corroding

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2021 145,771 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroding

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 145,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 145,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 144,885 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2017 144,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 144,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,943 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 143,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 142,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 141,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 139,369 miles

lot of corrosion to all areas prescribed and non prescribed

Fail 20 Jul 2011 139,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

lot of corrosion to all areas prescribed and non prescribed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 135,359 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Spare wheel holder corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2010 135,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake slighty binding

spare wheel holder corrosion

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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A74 BHR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A74 BHR, 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 43 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 A74 BHR registered?

A74 BHR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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