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CLZ 1663

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 1663
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 138,263 miles

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2016 138,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 7.04% limits max 4.50% (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 136,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,034 miles

offside front steering lock stop poor condition

offside rear lower outer sill sufface rust poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front steering lock stop poor condition

offside rear lower outer sill sufface rust poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2012 135,362 miles

Both outher sill have excessive corrosion not affecting brakes or steering (jacking points)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 134,913 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 134,913 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,508 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 133,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 132,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 131,588 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 130,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 130,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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CLZ 1663 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CLZ 1663, 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 CLZ 1663 registered?

CLZ 1663 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CLZ 1663 safe to buy?

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