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GCC 505Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,986 mi
Last recorded36,986 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCC 505Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 36,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 35,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,523 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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GCC 505Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GCC 505Y, 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 GCC 505Y registered?

GCC 505Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GCC 505Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCC 505Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCC 505Y have outstanding finance?

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