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A75 DFG

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,135 mi
Last recorded58,135 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA75 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 58,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,109 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor and sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion front inner body sections

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,097 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,060 miles

O/S/F outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fuel hoses in poor condition

Slight play in steering

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,028 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

both front jacking points have slight corrison

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,783 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,460 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,250 miles

Light switch stiff to operate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,125 miles

play in both front wheels

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,902 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perishing on walls

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,638 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 55,680 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 55,217 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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A75 DFG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A75 DFG, 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 A75 DFG registered?

A75 DFG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A75 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A75 DFG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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