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A757 CPJ

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,973 mi
Last recorded136,973 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA757 CPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 136,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 135,998 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 28 Jun 2011 135,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 12 Jan 2010 135,188 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

offside outer sill holed, not in prescribed area.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 134,812 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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A757 CPJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A757 CPJ, 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 A757 CPJ registered?

A757 CPJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A757 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A757 CPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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