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B944 EGD

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,737 mi
Last recorded115,737 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,223 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 114,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,603 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

numerous repairs covered with paint/sealant

Fail 27 Nov 2017 112,589 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

numerous repairs covered with paint/sealant

Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,371 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,852 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake's binding slighty

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,670 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,837 miles

Corrosion on offside (front) sill

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 106,916 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipe rusted on filter and pump

metal hand brake cable conduets badly rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 106,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

metal fuel pipe rusted on filter and pump

metal hand brake cable conduets badly rusted

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Jul 2008 106,267 miles

NSF floor corroded very close to steering idler precribed area

NSR chassis starting to corrode by anti-roll bar mounting

NSR inner sills starting to corrode

OSF floor starting to corrode

OSR chassis starting to corrode by anti-roll bar mountings

OSR inner sills starting to corrode

front bumper/valance starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2007 105,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 105,792 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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B944 EGD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B944 EGD, 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 B944 EGD registered?

B944 EGD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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