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MGP 777Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 777Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 86,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 84,560 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,445 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,753 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges...n/s/f close to limit

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,792 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2013 79,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 75,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 May 2010 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,668 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,668 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,139 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wworn but legal wwhen tested

Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wworn but legal wwhen tested

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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MGP 777Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGP 777Y, 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 MGP 777Y registered?

MGP 777Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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