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COO 331X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 331X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 94,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 94,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 93,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% REDUCED TO 1.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 81,827 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion innerwing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,760 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

prop shaft rubber coupling excessively worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,212 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system lightly rubbing steering cowling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement on steering joints

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,060 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 66,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 64,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,500 miles

n/s rear and o/s front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

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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COO 331X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 COO 331X, 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 COO 331X registered?

COO 331X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is COO 331X safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 331X shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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