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DJN 738X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,511 mi
Last recorded100,511 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 738X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,511 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened at suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter rear underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,597 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,999 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,842 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on edges and perished

fire damadge to interior

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play to osf steering idler

vehicle idling high

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion in places

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are slightly worn on edges and perished

fire damadge to interior

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play to osf steering idler

vehicle idling high

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion in places

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,317 miles

EVIDENCE OF FIRE DAMAGE INSIDE CAR

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,114 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

VARIOUS ITEMS IN CABIN SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAT/FIRE DAMAGE

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,119 miles

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

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

REAR FUEL PIPES TO FUEL PUMP CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2005 93,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded and holed

rea fuel line to fuel pump badly corroded

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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DJN 738X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJN 738X, 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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DJN 738X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1982.

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