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MWH 45

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWH 45
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 41,259 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 41,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,223 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,852 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,852 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,441 miles

offside front floor holed and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,325 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cross member behind front bumper badly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cross member behind front bumper badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,047 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 37,533 miles

nearside front tyre only just legal worn on out side edge

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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MWH 45 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MWH 45, 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 MWH 45 registered?

MWH 45 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is MWH 45 safe to buy?

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