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A869 YMR

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA869 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,960 miles

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub-frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub-frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

hazards not working

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,089 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 59,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,854 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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A869 YMR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A869 YMR, 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 A869 YMR registered?

A869 YMR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A869 YMR safe to buy?

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