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A952 YOP

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA952 YOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 110,293 miles

o/s/f side wll perished

Fail 11 May 2015 110,293 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f side wll perished

Pass 22 May 2014 110,212 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 May 2014 110,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,133 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,014 miles

offside front outer sill holed

Pass 29 Apr 2011 109,597 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

All flexy ferrells in poor condition

All springs corroded

Exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fuel lines are corroded

Gearbox oily

Wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2011 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate cracked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Transmission and differential leaking oil.

Weld repairs to offside front main chassis leg and both inner wings have been covered with filler/sealer, or similar substance, and cannot be properly examined.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 109,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate cracked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Transmission and differential leaking oil.

Weld repairs to offside front main chassis leg and both inner wings have been covered with filler/sealer, or similar substance, and cannot be properly examined.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 109,468 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dash instruments not working.

Front brake pads cannot be properly seen to estimate thickness.

Front registration plate cracked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Transmission and differential leaking oil.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,761 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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A952 YOP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A952 YOP, 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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A952 YOP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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