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ATO 586Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,679 mi
Last recorded43,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 586Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 40,305 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2020 39,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,996 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 30,915 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 30,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,338 miles

front tyres close to legal limit and heavily perished

rear discs in poor surface condition

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 23,807 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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ATO 586Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 ATO 586Y, 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

How do I check the history of ATO 586Y?

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What year was ATO 586Y registered?

ATO 586Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ATO 586Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 586Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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