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A956 NNW

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA956 NNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,350 miles

Nearside Front step holled not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect / nearside rear / nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

some corrossion to under body

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 100,814 miles

Offside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,459 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,282 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,664 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,601 miles

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

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

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

front chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes,fuel injection unit damp under bonnet

nearside and offside rear floor mounts around anti roll bar mounts corroded

nearside rear body by upper spring mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded by anti roll bar mount

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes,fuel injection unit damp under bonnet

nearside and offside rear floor mounts around anti roll bar mounts corroded

nearside rear body by upper spring mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded by anti roll bar mount

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 89,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Light corrosion to suspension components.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 83,440 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 83,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front propshaft rubber coupleing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,107 miles

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

slight binding on rear brakes

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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A956 NNW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A956 NNW, 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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A956 NNW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1984.

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