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A884 UUV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,306 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,746 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,677 miles

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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A884 UUV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A884 UUV, 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 A884 UUV registered?

A884 UUV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A884 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A884 UUV shows 18 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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