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GSU 559

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 559
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 102,623 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,176 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 102,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,397 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 102,397 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GSU 559 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSU 559, 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 GSU 559 registered?

GSU 559 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is GSU 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 559 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSU 559 have outstanding finance?

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