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FRU 133Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 133Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 81,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hazard warning lamps inoperative

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,724 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,890 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,821 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 78,756 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,756 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,710 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,135 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,964 miles

osrear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 74,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,589 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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FRU 133Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FRU 133Y, 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 FRU 133Y registered?

FRU 133Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is FRU 133Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRU 133Y shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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