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8599 MX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,980 mi
Last recorded21,980 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8599 MX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 21,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front subframe has been repaired

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside has signs of repair and heavily under silled

Fail 26 Nov 2022 21,979 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front subframe bracket has been repaired

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside has shows signs of repair and is heavily undersilled

Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,974 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished /split .

Both rears and offside front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower arm mounting ,to sub - frame damaged and has had weld repair ,also partly worn away .

Nearside Front Outer sill and inner wheel arch holed and corroded .

Various corrosion on the underside ,unable to check due excess body sealer.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,957 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe on the nearside has been repaired where lower arm locates

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of tyres touching on full lock but not doing it at time of test

nearside front sub frame were lower arm joins has had a large repair

Fail 8 Jun 2019 21,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of tyres touching on full lock but not doing it at time of test

nearside front sub frame were lower arm joins has had a large repair

Pass 24 May 2018 21,912 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ,BUSHES SPLIT

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROED SLIGHTLY

Fail 18 May 2018 21,909 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative AND REAR (1.4.B.1b)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ,BUSHES SPLIT

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROED SLIGHTLY

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,899 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 31 May 2017 21,897 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 31 May 2016 21,846 miles

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

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

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 2 Jun 2015 217,614 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 29 May 2014 217,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 217,213 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,703 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 21,703 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front headlamp poor image

Pass 5 Jan 2011 216,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 215,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 215,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 215,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 214,467 miles

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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8599 MX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 8599 MX, 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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8599 MX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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