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A967 MRW

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,925 mi
Last recorded103,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA967 MRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,925 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area corroded/large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front ad rear suspension components rusted

Front and rear coil springs badly rusted

Front sub-frame mounting rubber perished

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside body outer sills has a serious corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive from the under neath the engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight body work damage to nearside rear wheel arch area/rear bumper/moulding rubber adrifted

strong petrol smell around rear fuel pump/pipes area (strong advice)

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,553 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,018 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,656 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,282 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,280 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,565 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 80,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 76,003 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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A967 MRW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A967 MRW, 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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A967 MRW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 1983.

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