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HSB 688Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSB 688Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D Bush bracket and Mounting area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under-body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General bodywork light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At pump and filters. ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 76,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body & underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2021 76,617 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body and underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2020 76,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,534 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

radiator very corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,323 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,323 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded at fuel pump.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,192 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,192 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,006 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

in near future corroded fuel pipes and power steering pipes will become a failable item

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,934 miles

radiator fins all eroded and very slght signs of dampness

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,782 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch stiff to operate on opening and closing operation

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 72,914 miles

radiator very slight leak and areas corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 72,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 72,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Slight play on steering idler arm bushes

Slight sidewall cracking on N/S front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 72,781 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HSB 688Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HSB 688Y, 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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HSB 688Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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