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CPC 582Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 582Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,073 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 89,072 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,170 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CPC 582Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPC 582Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CPC 582Y?

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What year was CPC 582Y registered?

CPC 582Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1983.

Is CPC 582Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPC 582Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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