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A852 GLX

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA852 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,756cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 116,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,251 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 111,132 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noisy diff on rotation of rear wheels.

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

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

Rear brake shoes slightly noisy on rotation of rear wheels.

Pass 24 May 2018 110,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 108,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 106,191 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 105,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 104,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,950 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 100,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,616 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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A852 GLX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A852 GLX, 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 A852 GLX registered?

A852 GLX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A852 GLX safe to buy?

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