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A834 VVW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA834 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,545 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,178 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff slightly oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff slightly oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,562 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 52,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 51,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 51,500 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,211 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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A834 VVW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A834 VVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A834 VVW registered?

A834 VVW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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