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BUD 303Y

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,860 mi
Last recorded80,860 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 303Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,270 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,609 miles

All four tyres starting to show signs of cracking on outer sidewalls.

Front half of exhaust system very thin and corroded in places.just starting to blow slighty!

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,187 miles

Front brake imbalance close to max

Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,168 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake imballance close to max

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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BUD 303Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BUD 303Y, 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 BUD 303Y registered?

BUD 303Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is BUD 303Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUD 303Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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