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A901 ABL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,447 mi
Last recorded60,447 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA901 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,447 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,198 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,104 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,104 miles

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

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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A901 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A901 ABL, 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 A901 ABL registered?

A901 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A901 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A901 ABL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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