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A77 NFX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,172 mi
Last recorded194,172 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA77 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 194,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

advise hazard switch spring week

Fail 19 Nov 2019 194,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

advise hazard switch spring week

Pass 11 Aug 2018 192,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 192,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 192,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 191,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 191,007 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 190,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 190,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 188,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 188,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 188,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 186,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 186,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 186,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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A77 NFX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A77 NFX, 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 A77 NFX registered?

A77 NFX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A77 NFX safe to buy?

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