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CWL 842Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,629 mi
Last recorded21,629 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 842Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 21,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 20,795 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 23 May 2017 20,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,731 miles

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

Fuel hoses deteriorating

Nearside washer jet choked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leaks

One rear silence mounting rubber partially broken

Under bonnet sound deadening insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,520 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes at resr on fuel pump rusty

head lamp switch stiff

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,590 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,553 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,178 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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CWL 842Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CWL 842Y, 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 CWL 842Y registered?

CWL 842Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is CWL 842Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWL 842Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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