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B42 NLK

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 104,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive max is 4.50 max is 4.50% running at 9.99% to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 10,728 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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B42 NLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B42 NLK, 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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How do I check the history of B42 NLK?

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What year was B42 NLK registered?

B42 NLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B42 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B42 NLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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