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VNM 6

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,936 mi
Last recorded63,936 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNM 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 63,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 63,512 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers poor operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 62,844 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 62,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,805 miles

Both front tyres worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on front suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,057 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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VNM 6 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VNM 6, 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 VNM 6 registered?

VNM 6 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is VNM 6 safe to buy?

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