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ADV 109Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 109Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,550 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 30,547 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 30,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,012 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 30,006 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,705 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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ADV 109Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ADV 109Y, 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 ADV 109Y registered?

ADV 109Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is ADV 109Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 109Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADV 109Y have outstanding finance?

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