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189 YKN

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,052 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering idler arm slight play

Nearside Front Inner wing small hole not load bearing

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Underside inner wing corroded at rear

Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side to sill mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering idler arm slight play

Nearside Front inner wing small hole not load bearing

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front under side inner wing corroded at rear

corrosion to outer sill o/s/f

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,749 miles

nearside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside front foglamp not working

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear inner driveshaft boots starting to perish

Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front foglamp starting to fur

offside front foglamp not working

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear inner driveshaft boots starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 99,647 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 98,901 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,901 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,580 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,794 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 92,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,660 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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189 YKN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 189 YKN, 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 44 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 189 YKN registered?

189 YKN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 189 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 189 YKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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