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WLR 153

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLR 153
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 72,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,906 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 21 May 2019 72,667 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

age cracks in all tyres

o/s headlamp chipped

Fail 20 May 2019 72,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

age cracks in all tyres

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 30 May 2018 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 71,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,247 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering idler mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot full of water

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot full of water

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 65,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,581 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WLR 153 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLR 153, 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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WLR 153 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1984.

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