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A930 TPO

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,982 mi
Last recorded58,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA930 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,966 miles

all discs corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,966 miles

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

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

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

all discs corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

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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A930 TPO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 A930 TPO, 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 41 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 A930 TPO registered?

A930 TPO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is A930 TPO safe to buy?

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