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2 GAL

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,150 mi
Last recorded30,150 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 30,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 30,150 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,711 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2006 25,648 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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2 GAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 2 GAL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 2 GAL?

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What year was 2 GAL registered?

2 GAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is 2 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 GAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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