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4988 UZ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4988 UZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 75,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,059 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 75,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s door latch sticks sometimes

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,071 miles

bodywork rusty in places

front discs ridged

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front outer sill rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

some play nearside rear wheel bearing

underneath general rust

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,731 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 71,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering idler.

All suspension bushes perished.

Coil spring rusty.

Front discs worn.

General movement from steering wheel.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in o/s/f top wishbone bush (front). †

Play in rear wheel bearings.

Rust build up on underside of vehicle and on front bumper mountings.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,612 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general perishing to all suspension bushes

rust build up on chassis and front bumper mounts and on sills of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2006 70,612 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general perishing to all suspension bushes

rust build up on chassis and front bumper mounts and on sills of vehicle

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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4988 UZ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 4988 UZ, 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 41 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 4988 UZ registered?

4988 UZ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 4988 UZ safe to buy?

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