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500 TTV

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 112,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2018 112,627 miles

Direction indicators not working all four of them (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 May 2015 112,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 106,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2007 106,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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500 TTV is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 500 TTV, 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 500 TTV?

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What year was 500 TTV registered?

500 TTV is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1982.

Is 500 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 TTV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 500 TTV have outstanding finance?

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