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MSR 407Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSR 407Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 75,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 75,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,873 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

hole in nearside front inner wing outside porescribed area

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

hole in nearside front inner wing outside porescribed area

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,088 miles

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

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,343 miles

oil leak needs cleaning (poss steering box)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 73,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,813 miles

rust on floor to front of nearside and offside sills

Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,273 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to drivers floor, not within 30 cms. of any component.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,273 miles

corrosion to drivers floor, not within 30 cms. of any component.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 71,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MSR 407Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MSR 407Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSR 407Y registered?

MSR 407Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is MSR 407Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSR 407Y shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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