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RDZ 282

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 282
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 110,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 109,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 101,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 101,253 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 101,051 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 101,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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RDZ 282 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RDZ 282, 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 RDZ 282 registered?

RDZ 282 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is RDZ 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 282 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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