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B103 NFD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,028 miles

Nearside Front subframe rear bush worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

both rear inner sills corroded

engine idle high

light smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 23 May 2022 63,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front subframe rear bush work

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

both rear inner sills corroded

engine idle high

light smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration border pass (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration border pass (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded (near coil springs)

Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration border pass (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded (near coil springs)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,613 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front play in subframe mount bushes

blue smoke from exhaust (border pass)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front play in subframe mount bushes

blue smoke from exhaust (border pass)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,509 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded (behind coil springs)

both rear inner sills corroded

light smoke from exhaust

slight play in upper steering column bush

Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded (behind coil springs)

both rear inner sills corroded

light smoke from exhaust

n/s front inner arch corroded

slight play in upper steering column bush

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light smoke from exhaust.

n/s front inner arch corroded.

play in steering column top bearing.

rotary play at steering wheel.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,309 miles

exhaust leak from manifold to front pipe joint.

light smoke from exhaust.

n/s front inner arch corroded (no zone).

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust leak from manifold to front pipe joint.

light smoke from exhaust.

n/s front inner arch corroded (no zone).

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,454 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,298 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B103 NFD 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 60%.

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 B103 NFD, 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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B103 NFD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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