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A870 PJL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 PJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2026 60,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 May 2015 57,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,800 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r fuel pipes seriously corroded at fuel filter and pump

Pass 12 May 2008 52,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,554 miles

Fuel pipes corroding.

Offside front inner wing damper top castle section corroding.

Slight play in front subframe rear offside bush.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,506 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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A870 PJL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A870 PJL, 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 A870 PJL registered?

A870 PJL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A870 PJL safe to buy?

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