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FLE 594Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,588 mi
Last recorded77,588 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 594Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,588 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,497 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 77,486 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,437 miles

Steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,424 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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FLE 594Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLE 594Y, 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 FLE 594Y?

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What year was FLE 594Y registered?

FLE 594Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is FLE 594Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 594Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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