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A879 SKK

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 111,606 miles

Chips to windscreen outside swept area

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

Front number plate has cracked

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 111,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Chips to windscreen outside swept area

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

Front number plate has cracked

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer rubber hanger split

Chips to windscreen outside swept area

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,067 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2009 110,852 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,770 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 110,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 109,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 107,271 miles

Offside 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.

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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A879 SKK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A879 SKK, 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 A879 SKK registered?

A879 SKK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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