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NEP 864X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEP 864X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre over ten years old

n/s/f tyre severly perished 195/70v14

o/s/f tyre over ten years old

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 138,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 138,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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

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

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 2 Jul 2012 137,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 137,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 134,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 132,068 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion inner sill at n/s/f floorpan

Fail 10 Jun 2009 132,042 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion noticed on inner sill at n/s/f floorpan

Pass 29 May 2008 126,836 miles

VEHICLE FLAGGED AS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY DVLA

rust blisters on both outer body sills

Fail 29 May 2008 126,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VEHICLE FLAGGED AS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY DVLA

rust blisters on both outer body sills

Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 122,585 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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NEP 864X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NEP 864X, 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 NEP 864X registered?

NEP 864X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 1982.

Is NEP 864X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEP 864X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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