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A769 OKE

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA769 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Fail 7 Aug 2017 77,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,157 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,988 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,988 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 76,748 miles

One centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated and the other is missing.

Fail 31 May 2013 76,745 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

One centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated and the other is missing.

Pass 25 May 2012 76,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,055 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,046 miles

both front tyres perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,019 miles

center exhaust mountings perrished

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust mountings perrished

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,884 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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A769 OKE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 A769 OKE, 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 A769 OKE registered?

A769 OKE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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