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A962 DUF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,763 mi
Last recorded47,763 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 DUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,827 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,463 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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A962 DUF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A962 DUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A962 DUF registered?

A962 DUF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A962 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A962 DUF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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