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EHJ 402X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 402X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f rear subframe bush has slight free play

n/s/r hand brake cable is rubbing against drivershaft outer cv boot

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,088 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed support/ securing bracket corroded with sharp edges. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Engine subframe mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,087 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed support/ securing bracket corroded with sharp edges. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Engine subframe mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 116,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 116,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing rotten and holed but not structural

Fail 6 May 2008 116,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing rotten and holed but not structural

Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,977 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 415,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 402X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 402X, 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 EHJ 402X registered?

EHJ 402X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1982.

Is EHJ 402X safe to buy?

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