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CUB 370Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,133 mi
Last recorded113,133 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUB 370Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 113,131 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,052 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 104,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 102,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 100,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 100,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 91,611 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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CUB 370Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUB 370Y, 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

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What year was CUB 370Y registered?

CUB 370Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is CUB 370Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUB 370Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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