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FBZ 2928

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 2928
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,519 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bushes split

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes worn

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,519 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,519 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

all tyres perished

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,165 miles

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,150 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,332 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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FBZ 2928 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBZ 2928, 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 FBZ 2928 registered?

FBZ 2928 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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The MOT history for FBZ 2928 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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