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A94 KOD

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA94 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 127,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 127,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis underfloor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 127,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 127,588 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sills at front rusty and flaking

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,521 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 126,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 7 Oct 2009 125,898 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 125,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 124,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 123,183 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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A94 KOD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A94 KOD, 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 43 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 A94 KOD registered?

A94 KOD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is A94 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A94 KOD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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