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A839 VYE

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA839 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,773 miles

corrosion to sills (both) and front shocker tops (both) corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,892 miles

exhaust clamp broken rear

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,830 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,830 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,244 miles

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front brake slight drag

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,536 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 93,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 93,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,975 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,250 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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A839 VYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A839 VYE, 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

How do I check the history of A839 VYE?

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What year was A839 VYE registered?

A839 VYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A839 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A839 VYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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