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A774 LCC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA774 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 127,719 miles

slight tears in front wiper blades

steering box slightly leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 127,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight tears in front wiper blades

Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 127,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2009 127,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 127,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 122,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 119,199 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2006 119,199 miles

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

oil leak

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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A774 LCC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A774 LCC, 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 A774 LCC registered?

A774 LCC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A774 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A774 LCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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