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BWT 185X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,127 mi
Last recorded164,127 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 185X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 164,127 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 163,636 miles

heavily coated with undersill paint

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 161,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 160,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 158,090 miles

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

Light switch very stiff and fog light switch poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Underside of car covered with underseal, repairs and rust hidden!

Wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Jan 2011 158,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Light switch very stiff and fog light switch poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under car covered with thick underseal, covering rust!

Wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Sep 2010 158,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front floor very rusty

Rear fog light did not work, but then came on

Thick underseal under car and around wheel arches, covering rust?

Pass 13 Jul 2009 156,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sidewall areas on n/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r tyres perrished

Surface corrsion to both outter sill areas

Pass 17 Jul 2008 155,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 155,911 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

battery insecure n/s front and both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 154,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 151,053 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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BWT 185X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BWT 185X, 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 BWT 185X registered?

BWT 185X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is BWT 185X safe to buy?

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