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A576 SYM

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,495 mi
Last recorded69,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA576 SYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,695 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,631 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 67,630 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,439 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 67,439 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,334 miles

Exhust centre pipe corroded

Washer bottle leaking

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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A576 SYM is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A576 SYM, 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

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What year was A576 SYM registered?

A576 SYM is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1982.

Is A576 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A576 SYM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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