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FRU 633Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 633Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,161 miles

Nearside Front floor to inner arch apears to be filler no corrosion found

Nearside Rear inner arch apears to be filler no corrosion found

Offside Front floor to inner arch apears to be filler no corrosion found

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 104,739 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,906 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,959 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,371 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 633Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 FRU 633Y, 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 FRU 633Y registered?

FRU 633Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is FRU 633Y safe to buy?

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