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NSC 238X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 238X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,705 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 44,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,524 miles

all tyres splitting

front brake flexi ferrauls corroded

n/s/f inner win corroding

n/s/r shocker slight leak

o/s/f subframe bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,434 miles

slight leak starting from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,715 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 43,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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NSC 238X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NSC 238X, 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 NSC 238X registered?

NSC 238X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NSC 238X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSC 238X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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