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AHA 644Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 644Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 129,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,534 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,952 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 123,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,794 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 120,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear offside drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 9 May 2011 118,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 119,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 119,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 118,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,038 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 118,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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AHA 644Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AHA 644Y, 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 AHA 644Y registered?

AHA 644Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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