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A662 YOX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA662 YOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,739 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 78,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill to floor corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Chassis to inner wing underside surface corrosion

Offside Front Sill to floor surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,236 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 76,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,057 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 75,020 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,020 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 74,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 74,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 73,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,478 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 71,543 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 71,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,286 miles

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

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

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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A662 YOX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A662 YOX, 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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What year was A662 YOX registered?

A662 YOX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A662 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A662 YOX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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