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1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,698 mi
Last recorded148,698 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 148,698 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 148,609 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jets weak

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,411 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 148,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 148,164 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,129 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 148,123 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 148,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 148,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 147,948 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 147,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 147,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 147,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,850 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

FLEXI HOSES PERISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

STONE CHIPS IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED

Pass 25 Jun 2009 147,685 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate brocken

front suspension bushs perrished

surface rust on rear brake pipes

surface rust on sill edges

Fail 25 Jun 2009 147,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate brocken

front suspension bushs perrished

surface rust on rear brake pipes

surface rust on sill edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 146,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 144,316 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 144,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 143,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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SEC 1 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SEC 1, 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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SEC 1 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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