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A99 UYN

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 12746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,578 mi
Last recorded160,578 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA99 UYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine12,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 160,578 miles

corrosion near side front inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Dec 2014 160,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

corrosion near side front inner wheel arch

main beam warning light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2012 160,578 miles

Rear brakes low recommend replace within 6 months

Wiper arms lazy

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 160,567 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 160,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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A99 UYN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 12,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A99 UYN, 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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What year was A99 UYN registered?

A99 UYN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A99 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A99 UYN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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