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424 AD

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,463 mi
Last recorded42,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration424 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 42,463 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,392 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

underside of vehicle heavily covered in sealer

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,101 miles

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

intermittent fault hazard switch

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,763 miles

underside of vehicle heavily covered in sealer

Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,761 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

underside of vehicle heavily covered in sealer

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,532 miles

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

corrosion to front of o/s sill/wheelarch

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,597 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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424 AD is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 424 AD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 424 AD?

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What year was 424 AD registered?

424 AD is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is 424 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 424 AD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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