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A902 ABL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA902 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 122,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 121,295 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 119,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front propshaft coupling excessive play

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,151 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front propshaft coupling excessive play

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 117,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 117,961 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,594 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 113,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside front headlamp lens cracked

rear axle leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 111,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear axle leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 109,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 108,140 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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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A902 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A902 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 A902 ABL registered?

A902 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A902 ABL safe to buy?

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