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A7 RTT

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 83,655 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,956 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts covered in spray (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Idle high

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering arms

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,920 miles

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak.

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

Oil level not visible on dipstick

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

Under-body and component corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,920 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer rusty, holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak.

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

Oil level not visible on dipstick

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

Under-body and component corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,227 miles

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

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

Some under-body component corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2017 79,610 miles

Engine oil leak

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

under-body and component corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Engine oil leak

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

under-body and component corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened with reduced contact area (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened with reduced contact area (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,218 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Perishing of suspension rubber bushes

Some rust front and rear brake pipes

Under-body and component corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,862 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Under-body and component corrosion including front and rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Under-body and component corrosion including front and rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,143 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,143 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 57,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,465 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter and close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,421 miles

both near side offside anti roll bar link bushes perrishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both near side offside anti roll bar link bushes perrishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,021 miles

see original vt32

Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

engine speed slightly high

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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A7 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A7 RTT, 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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A7 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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