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A818 RWL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drivers floor pan holed not within 12"

Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,324 miles

Brake pedal soft but has enough reserve travel

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 119,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,946 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,936 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2007 118,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 118,852 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipies rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2005 118,796 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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A818 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A818 RWL, 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 A818 RWL registered?

A818 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A818 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A818 RWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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