MOT Status
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142,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor corroded
nearside front brake binding
nearside front floor corroded
offside front inner wheel arch corroded
n/s & o/s rear inner & outer sills/chassis slight corrosion previously welded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front number plate broken
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses are covered in underseal
oil leak around diff
slight play in nearside front seat runner
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front number plate broken
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses are covered in underseal
oil leak around diff
slight play in nearside front seat runner
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
oil leak from rear axle.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1982 SL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 380 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1982 SL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 380 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of 1982 SL?
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What year was 1982 SL registered?
1982 SL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1983.
Is 1982 SL safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1982 SL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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