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JGD 212Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGD 212Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox is leaking

nearside front chassis rail is weak

rad is leaking coolant

steering arm ball joint gaitor split

Fail 24 Aug 2022 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front chassis rail is weak

radiator is leaking coolant

steering arm ball joint gaiter is split

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,864 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

near side front fog lamp not working

off side horn is poorly secured

off side reverse lamp not working

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,864 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from fuel line to pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

near side front fog lamp not working

off side horn is poorly secured

off side reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,864 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drag link arm off side ball joint gator is split

near side front fog light not working

off side rear tyre pressure is low

Fail 20 Nov 2019 99,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drag link arm off side ball joint gator is split

near side front fog light not working

off side rear tyre pressure is low

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,864 miles

Coolant leak offside of engine block ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

central steering arm, offside ball joint gaiter is split

nearside floor inner skin is corroded and holed

nearside outer sill is corroded and holed

offside front horn is insecure

wipers clear the screen poorly

Fail 11 Dec 2018 99,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front horn is insecure

wipers clear the screen poorly

Coolant leak offside of engine block ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

central steering arm, offside ball joint gaiter is split

nearside floor inner skin is corroded and holed

nearside outer sill is corroded and holed

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,312 miles

both front seat belts are frayed

both front tyre treads are low and wearing unevenly

front sub-frame offside rear bush is weak

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

radiator is leaking from the bottom hose

Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front seat belts are frayed

both front tyre treads are low and wearing unevenly

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear front sub-frame bush is weak

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

radiator is leaking from the bottom hose

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,044 miles

front tyres are worn on the edges

off side inner track rod end gator is split

wipers only work on second speed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

front tyres are worn on the edges

off side inner track rod end gator is split

wipers only work on second speed

Pass 7 May 2015 98,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 98,429 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2013 97,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,936 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 96,448 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 96,325 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 95,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

O/S/F/ jacking point corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 95,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 94,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,768 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JGD 212Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JGD 212Y, 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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JGD 212Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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