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HAT 59Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAT 59Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,633 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 85,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,372 miles

nearside front shockasborber slight leak noted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,598 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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HAT 59Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HAT 59Y, 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

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What year was HAT 59Y registered?

HAT 59Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HAT 59Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAT 59Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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