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GVH 861Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVH 861Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 113,784 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

petrol smell at idle

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,144 miles

both front chassis members slightly rusty

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking and worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty

slight play in steering box and idlers

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis rusty

movement in steering box and idlers

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2010 113,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,472 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2009 113,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 May 2007 113,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 112,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GVH 861Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GVH 861Y, 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 GVH 861Y registered?

GVH 861Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is GVH 861Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVH 861Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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