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MAM 577X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,953 mi
Last recorded106,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAM 577X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,953 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 106,953 miles

Emissions not tested wont give a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,953 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,806 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,590 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,588 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,587 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing front (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing front (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Bushes worn (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device missing front (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,004 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,849 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 97,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 94,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 93,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 93,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front 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 20 Dec 2006 88,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 87,249 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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MAM 577X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 MAM 577X, 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 44 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 MAM 577X registered?

MAM 577X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is MAM 577X safe to buy?

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