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A800 CRB

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Orange Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 144,787 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 101,172 miles

Fresh underseal flaking off front chassis membersexposing bare metal

Nearside front fog light loose.

Offside horn rubbing on coolant hose.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,673 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 96,673 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 90,200 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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A800 CRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A800 CRB, 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 A800 CRB registered?

A800 CRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1983.

Is A800 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A800 CRB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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