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DEW 690Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEW 690Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,842 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside driving lamp inoperative

slight corrosion to nearside footwell

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,752 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,193 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Oil leak from diff

Oil leak from engine

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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DEW 690Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DEW 690Y, 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 DEW 690Y?

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What year was DEW 690Y registered?

DEW 690Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is DEW 690Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEW 690Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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