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A796 ODY

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,812 mi
Last recorded100,812 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 100,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 99,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,569 miles

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

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

both rear wheels stiff to turn

Fail 26 Mar 2010 99,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear wheels stiff to turn

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,459 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Fail 27 Mar 2008 99,396 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 99,170 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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A796 ODY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A796 ODY, 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 A796 ODY registered?

A796 ODY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A796 ODY safe to buy?

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