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HUS 56Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUS 56Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 102,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 101,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,819 miles

Front sub-frame bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,552 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,929 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,838 miles

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)

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,838 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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)

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner arch getting corroded

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,757 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front inner arch getting corroded

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner arch very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2012 91,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner arch very rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,620 miles

all suspension bushs are perishing

signs of corrosion all under vehicle

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 29 Jul 2011 86,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushs are perishing

signs of corrosion all under vehicle, and all suspension components

slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,113 miles

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

rear inner wheel arch to sill rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2008 84,113 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear inner wheel arch to sill rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2007 81,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 81,848 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 79,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 79,849 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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HUS 56Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HUS 56Y, 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 HUS 56Y registered?

HUS 56Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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