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A990 MKO

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering idler has slight play

Fail 29 May 2020 64,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering idler has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,309 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbones becoming corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbones becoming corroded.

Pass 29 May 2013 59,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 59,657 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 57,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,280 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,208 miles

Advise front left and front right tyres are perished.

Advise fuel cap starting to perish.

Advise fuel pump slightly damp.

Advise headlamp aim at left and right was high,ok when adjusted at inside control.

Advise right front fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

plat in nearside front idler bush.

Fail 29 May 2009 49,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in nearside front idler bush

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,805 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,363 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly perished in the side wall

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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A990 MKO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A990 MKO, 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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A990 MKO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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