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B417 AKM

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,197 mi
Last recorded113,197 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 113,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 112,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 108,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,714 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 105,714 miles

play at wheel just within limits

Pass 24 Feb 2007 104,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 103,369 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 103,362 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

play in steering box

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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B417 AKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B417 AKM, 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 B417 AKM registered?

B417 AKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B417 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 AKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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