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EDX 763Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDX 763Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,595 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 111,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,279 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,470 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded non prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,467 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking from fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front sill corroded non prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,592 miles

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

o/s front sil at front holed

o/s rear inner wheel arch pannel holed

slight corrosion n/s front floor to sil

slight corrosion n/s outer sil holed front and rear

Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s outer sil at front slight corrosion/holed

o/s rear wheel arch inner pannel(front edge)corrosion/holed

slight corrosion n/s front floor to sil

slight corrosion n/s outer sil (holed) front and rear

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 108,246 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 108,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight lift o/s sub fram mt bush.

vin plate missing number on stamped on slam panel.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 105,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,378 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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EDX 763Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EDX 763Y, 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 EDX 763Y registered?

EDX 763Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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