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DLB 440Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,872 mi
Last recorded162,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 440Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 162,872 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 9 May 2008 154,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 145,694 miles

Corrosion on bth sill panels not within prescribed areas

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

Stone chip in OS/Headlamp

Fail 21 Mar 2007 145,364 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Corrosion on both sill panels not within prescribed areas

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 138,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 138,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (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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DLB 440Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DLB 440Y, 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 DLB 440Y registered?

DLB 440Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is DLB 440Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 440Y shows 6 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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