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700 WEH

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,734 mi
Last recorded32,734 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 WEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 32,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 31,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,442 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,114 miles

Rear section exhaust corroded

all tyres perished

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,716 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 30,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 30,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,592 miles

all tyres showing age related cracking advise replacement

Pass 18 May 2009 26,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 26,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 25,104 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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700 WEH is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 700 WEH, 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 700 WEH registered?

700 WEH is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1982.

Is 700 WEH safe to buy?

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