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MDF 81

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 81
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 May 2023 77,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 76,517 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 75,759 miles

all tyres very heavily perished

center exhaust box has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,341 miles

All 4 tyres are perished on the walls.

Slight bind on the rear brakes.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,542 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,112 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,084 miles

areas of surface corrossion on floor & chassis areas

front brake imbalance just mot legal

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,837 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake is partially binding

offside front brake is partially binding

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,638 miles

o/s n/s front floors starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,909 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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MDF 81 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDF 81, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDF 81 registered?

MDF 81 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is MDF 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDF 81 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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