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EHJ 775X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 775X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 102,823 miles

Fuel pipe insecure pipes to fuel pump have insecure clamps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,231 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 101,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,354 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter damp

Pass 14 Sep 2013 100,280 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter damp

sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,961 miles

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

fuel filter damp

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 99,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,618 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

possible gearbox oil leak

rear differential damp

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

steering damper damp

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,911 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

steering damper damp

Pass 28 Sep 2007 97,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads, but suspect that there may be a problem with the offside rear outer pad. further investigation required

Fail 28 Sep 2007 97,410 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads, but suspect that there may be a problem with the offside rear outer pad. further investigation required

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,867 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

gearbox oil leak

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 775X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EHJ 775X, 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 775X registered?

EHJ 775X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 1982.

Is EHJ 775X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 775X shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EHJ 775X have outstanding finance?

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