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FLE 713Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,589 mi
Last recorded88,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 713Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,559 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head light to low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel hose damaged (7.2.2)

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 713Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 713Y, 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 FLE 713Y registered?

FLE 713Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 713Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 713Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLE 713Y have outstanding finance?

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