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637 YKM

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,116 mi
Last recorded118,116 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,795 miles

corrosion various parts (including non prescribed areas)

exhaust corroded/slight blow

Fail 22 Sep 2015 116,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion various parts (including non prescribed areas)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 107,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,128 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight leak from power steering box

slight play at steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 97,710 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,897 miles

slight oil leak pas box

Fail 4 Oct 2007 91,897 miles

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

slight oil leak pas box

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 87,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Sep 2006 87,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

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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637 YKM is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 637 YKM, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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637 YKM is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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