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A881 SKK

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,902 miles

corrosion to n/s bulk head to flitch close to excessive

corrosion to n/s rear floor close to excessive

corrosion to o/s front chassis leg close to excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,914 miles

corrosion to n/s rear seat well close to excessive

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s rear closing sills close to excessive

heavy corrosion to o/s front mounting point of anti roll bar

slight corrosion to n/s front chassis leg

Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,170 miles

corrosion to outer sills and o/s front chassis around anti roll bar mount

Pass 16 Sep 2005 90,392 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 90,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A881 SKK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A881 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 A881 SKK registered?

A881 SKK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A881 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 SKK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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