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A853 RTT

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,821 mi
Last recorded46,821 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 RTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 46,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 46,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,218 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 46,210 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 46,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,438 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,274 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

various historic oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,459 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight indentation to sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight indentation to sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,039 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,031 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,900 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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A853 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A853 RTT, 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 A853 RTT registered?

A853 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A853 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A853 RTT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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