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A897 SRH

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA897 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 145,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted top of bumper chrome rusted and sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

generally in a corroded condition

Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,092 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 145,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 144,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe bushes have slight movement.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 144,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe bushes have slight movement.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 144,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,189 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 144,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,125 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rail under bonnet

underside vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 May 2017 143,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 143,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe area (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking resevoir cap missing (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear T junction (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 143,671 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 143,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe/s are slightly corroded

excessive corrosion to the nearside front inner sill

excessive corrosion to the offside front outer sill

excessive corrosion to the rear of the nearside front inner wheel arch

excessive corrosion to the rear of the offside front inner wheel arch

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 143,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe/s are slightly corroded

excessive corrosion to the nearside front inner sill

excessive corrosion to the offside front outer sill

excessive corrosion to the rear of the nearside front inner wheel arch

excessive corrosion to the rear of the offside front inner wheel arch

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 141,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

metal fuel pipes to filter and pump corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 141,809 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

metal fuel pipes to filter and pump corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 140,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 139,826 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion n/s/f floor pan

slight bad earth rear lights

Pass 10 May 2011 139,244 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 139,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 137,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s rear inner sills starting to corroded

o/s/f spring cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2008 137,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outter sills rusty

front valance corroeded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroeded

suspension bushes worn

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 137,332 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 137,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 136,783 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 136,782 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A897 SRH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A897 SRH, 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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A897 SRH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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