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RNH 384Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,641 mi
Last recorded62,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 384Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,415 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear brakes slightly binding

hazards not working

Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 24,281 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,222 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,697 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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RNH 384Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNH 384Y, 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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How do I check the history of RNH 384Y?

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What year was RNH 384Y registered?

RNH 384Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RNH 384Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 384Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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