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EIW 9113

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 9113
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,727 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,252 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,073 miles

drivers seat wont recline

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,904 miles

BOTH FRONT SUB/FRAME REAR MOUNTINGS HAVE SUBSTANCIAL PLAY.

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,600 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE EYELET HAS SHARP EDGE.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 79,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE EYELET HAS SHARP EDGE.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

evidence of fuel leak from fuel filter

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,107 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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EIW 9113 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 EIW 9113, 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 43 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 EIW 9113 registered?

EIW 9113 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for EIW 9113 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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