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POT 2P

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOT 2P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody components corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 85,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,209 miles

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

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

parking brake light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 83,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,395 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,898 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/front spot lamp lens broken

rear tyres cracks on walls

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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POT 2P is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 POT 2P, 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 POT 2P registered?

POT 2P is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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