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A777 LKP

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA777 LKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 179,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 179,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 179,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 179,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 179,012 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arounds light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 179,012 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot to inner wheel arch by anti roll mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached air accumulator under wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arounds light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 177,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 174,361 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

top valance (under bonnet)corroded and holed offside

Fail 11 Apr 2018 174,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

top valance (under bonnet)corroded and holed offside

Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,004 miles

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

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

slight play movement steering linkage nearside+offside

Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 163,297 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 160,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 159,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 159,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 156,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 152,898 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 150,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp has a stone chip, headlamp starting to deteriorate

offside front inner wing member excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting the braking or steering

offside rear sill corroding, not yet excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2009 150,799 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp has a stone chip, headlamp starting to deteriorate

offside front inner wing member excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting the braking or steering

offside rear sill corroding, not yet excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2008 148,264 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 148,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 145,159 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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A777 LKP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A777 LKP, 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 A777 LKP registered?

A777 LKP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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