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PGT 343Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 343Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,819 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

side walls of all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,168 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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PGT 343Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PGT 343Y, 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 PGT 343Y registered?

PGT 343Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PGT 343Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 343Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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