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EHJ 172X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 172X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 133,090 miles

Both offside and nearside front anti roll bar, link arms rubber bushes deteriorated!

Offside and nearside front coil springs slightly deteriorated!

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated!

Vehicle has slight corrosion affecting body and chassis areas!

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,471 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,566 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,031 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,030 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet not closed completly, just on latch release

engine oil,steering box and gearbox oil leak

fuel filter pipes corroded

nearside front washers inop and offside front poor

offside front chassis rail to behind headlight corroded and rotting

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 128,340 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 128,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front member behind bumper corroded

front no plate cracked

osf subframe bush showing movement

Pass 7 Apr 2009 127,894 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 127,892 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front chassis, near coil spring mountin corroded

nearside front floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 127,630 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 127,025 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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EHJ 172X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EHJ 172X, 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 EHJ 172X registered?

EHJ 172X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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