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OAM 603X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,312 mi
Last recorded170,312 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAM 603X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 170,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 170,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 170,220 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leaking around engine ,

Pass 7 Oct 2015 169,571 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 169,115 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 168,397 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 167,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty

slight movement in drivers seat

underside of car has been plated and welded and heavly undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2012 167,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty

slight movement in drivers seat

underside of car has been plated and welded and heavly undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2011 166,725 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 166,227 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in hubs

Pass 23 Jan 2009 165,055 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 165,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grommets missing from front flexi hose supports / guide

part of throttle linkage missing ...travel pedal?

small leak on radiator

Pass 18 Dec 2007 164,812 miles

Both rear chassis rails rusty.

Chip in windscreen.

Front subframe mounting bushes worn, with slight play.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 164,812 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear chassis rails rusty.

Chip in windscreen.

Front subframe mounting bushes worn, with slight play.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 164,089 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 162,824 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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OAM 603X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAM 603X, 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 OAM 603X registered?

OAM 603X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OAM 603X safe to buy?

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