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CUI 965

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 965
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 108,213 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Corrosion in foot well

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,213 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 107,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,566 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,081 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 107,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,260 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,260 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine overheating

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 105,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,116 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2009 100,776 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 100,776 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 97,761 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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CUI 965 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc 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 CUI 965, 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 CUI 965 registered?

CUI 965 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is CUI 965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUI 965 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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