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EUD 314Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 314Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 78,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 77,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,541 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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EUD 314Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EUD 314Y, 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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How do I check the history of EUD 314Y?

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What year was EUD 314Y registered?

EUD 314Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is EUD 314Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUD 314Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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