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OO 7046

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,397 mi
Last recorded21,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 7046
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 21,397 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,350 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 21,349 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,694 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 20,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,515 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 20,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,387 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,375 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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OO 7046 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO 7046, 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 OO 7046 registered?

OO 7046 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is OO 7046 safe to buy?

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