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FGK 592X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 592X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F outer sills rusty.

N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills rusty.

O/S/F Steering box has a slight oil leak.

O/S/F lower inner wheel arch area adjacent to floor very weak.

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,095 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipes at filter corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,095 miles

Fuel pipes at filter corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff leaking oil

fuel pipes at pump corroded

o/s/f track rod joint boot split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff leaking oil

fuel pipes at pump corroded

o/s/f track rod joint boot split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,598 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,598 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,686 miles

No headlamp aim kick present

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 76,921 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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FGK 592X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 FGK 592X, 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 45 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 FGK 592X registered?

FGK 592X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 1981.

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The MOT history for FGK 592X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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