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ALJ 111Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,147 mi
Last recorded92,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 111Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,147 miles

CORROSION ON MANY PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND PITTED.

Fail 30 May 2007 92,147 miles

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

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

CORROSION ON MANY PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY PITTED. †CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. †SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS.

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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ALJ 111Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ALJ 111Y, 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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How do I check the history of ALJ 111Y?

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What year was ALJ 111Y registered?

ALJ 111Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 October 1982.

Is ALJ 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 111Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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