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OCK 82H

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,301 mi
Last recorded43,301 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCK 82H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,861 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,381 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,205 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 31,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 28,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 26,981 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,468 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,468 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 21,135 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,135 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 15,894 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 May 2009 15,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 13,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 9,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front and nearside front slight play wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2006 5,341 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2005 2,759 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 2,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OCK 82H is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OCK 82H, 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 OCK 82H registered?

OCK 82H is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1982.

Is OCK 82H safe to buy?

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