MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pipe by pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A871 GEJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 A871 GEJ, 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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How do I check the history of A871 GEJ?
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What year was A871 GEJ registered?
A871 GEJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A871 GEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for A871 GEJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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