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AAC 101X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 101X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 107,837 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 104,304 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,606 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 101,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Nov 2006 100,956 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 100,954 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 99,630 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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AAC 101X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AAC 101X, 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 AAC 101X registered?

AAC 101X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1982.

Is AAC 101X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAC 101X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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