MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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A879 VUW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VUW, 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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A879 VUW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A879 VUW safe to buy?
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