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AAZ 3342

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,114 mi
Last recorded70,114 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 3342
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,791 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,595 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,301 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,835 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,606 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,953 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

wipers worn

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2006 56,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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AAZ 3342 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 AAZ 3342, 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 41 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 AAZ 3342 registered?

AAZ 3342 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is AAZ 3342 safe to buy?

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