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MBZ 337

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,657 mi
Last recorded107,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 337
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,939 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded and parts missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both outer sills undersealed

parts of underneth of vehicle been undersealed

Fail 5 May 2018 90,938 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front back plate corroded and parts missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both outer sills undersealed

parts of underneth of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 2 May 2017 90,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sterring damper leaking

Nearside Front chassis at inner arch has fresh underseal

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to floors (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotateing wheel

Offside Front chassis at wheel arch has underseal

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s sills undersealed

Pass 6 May 2016 90,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,855 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,812 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,812 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 90,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,750 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 90,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,726 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 90,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rubber gromits missing from both N/S/F and O/S/F brake hose fittings

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,379 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,333 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS THICK WITH UNDERSEAL

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY HR SPEED RATE

Fail 30 Sep 2005 90,312 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 90,219 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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MBZ 337 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MBZ 337, 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 MBZ 337 registered?

MBZ 337 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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