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A793 VYE

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,572 mi
Last recorded179,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA793 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 179,572 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 179,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 177,807 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 177,704 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

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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A793 VYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A793 VYE, 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 A793 VYE registered?

A793 VYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A793 VYE safe to buy?

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