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APC 277Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 277Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 118,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 117,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 116,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,599 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,599 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 11 May 2010 116,123 miles

corrosion on front/rear and side panels

corrosion on panels close to chassis areas

Fail 1 May 2010 116,121 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front/rear and side panels

Pass 22 May 2009 113,809 miles

nearside rear lower panel excess rusting . nearside front brake binding and brake pads low . offside front tyre tread low

Pass 23 May 2008 113,061 miles

brake bind on nearside front . nearside rear lower panel and nearside front wing rusted through . rust on all four jacking points

Pass 12 May 2007 111,672 miles

rust areas both side front wing and floor seams †play in nearside steering drop arm †nearside front brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 108,998 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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APC 277Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 APC 277Y, 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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What year was APC 277Y registered?

APC 277Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is APC 277Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 277Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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