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A900 PKL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,197 mi
Last recorded46,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,197 miles

1, nearside seat belt slightly freyed, 2,slight blow on front down pipe,

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,197 miles

1, nearside seat belt slightly freyed, 2,slight blow on front down pipe,

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,861 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,861 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 43,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 May 2007 42,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 42,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,467 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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A900 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A900 PKL, 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 A900 PKL registered?

A900 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1984.

Is A900 PKL safe to buy?

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