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SVA 669

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,166 mi
Last recorded15,166 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVA 669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 15,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 14,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 14,446 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,091 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 14,091 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 12,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 10,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,069 miles

centre & rear exhaust support rubbers perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,824 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 5,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,054 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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SVA 669 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SVA 669, 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 SVA 669 registered?

SVA 669 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is SVA 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVA 669 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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