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A84 MAG

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

61,721 mi
Last recorded61,721 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA84 MAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,721 miles

Front Both sides Tyre's are over 10 years old (2010) 195/70R14 91T

Rear Both sides Tyre's are over 10 years old (2010/2011) 195/70R14 91T

Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,462 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 58,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2017 53,898 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 53,776 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,950 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front inner door lock requires adjustment or lubrication

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 49,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front propshaft joint poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 48,987 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f body trim lose due to corroison

Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f body trim lose due to corroison

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 46,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 45,552 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

border line corrosion in offside rear inner arch

nearside outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 44,706 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

coolant leaking

idle speed recommend attention

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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A84 MAG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A84 MAG, 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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A84 MAG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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