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OJB 6X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 6X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,995 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside unpper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edge 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Front offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, front seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,684 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside unpper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edge 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Front offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, front seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 86,352 miles

Fuel system ; Fuel pipe link at filter / pump corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Note ; Headlamp internal adjuster set at 1 , aim at maximum height

Note ; Noise from Offside front wheel , suspect bearing

Note ; Various suspension components corroded

Note ; Well undersealled , some areas of corrosion visible

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , oil around oil cooler. Axle , seepage of oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated, perished / cracking

Fail 2 May 2019 86,352 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure at pump & union , perished & clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking at pump & union , perished / clip missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system ; Fuel pipe link at filter / pump corroded

Note ; Headlamp internal adjuster set at 1 , aim at maximum height

Note ; Noise from Offside front wheel , suspect bearing

Note ; Various suspension components corroded

Note ; Well undersealled , some areas of corrosion visible

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , oil around oil cooler. Axle , seepage of oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated, perished / cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front back plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering idler bushes worn

unable to see brake pads

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear sub frame bushes worn

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential

parking brake efficiency uneven

steering idler has play in bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,470 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 25 Jun 2016 85,470 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 84,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box.

Pass 28 May 2014 83,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion inside front wheel arches.

front anti roll bar rubbers perished.

offside front brake backplate corroded.

rear exhaust weak.

some brake pedal creep.

Fail 14 May 2014 83,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion inside front wheel arches.

front anti roll bar rubbers perished.

offside front brake backplate corroded.

rear exhaust weak.

some brake pedal creep.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,069 miles

advance exhaust blow maifold area needs attention

engine/gearbox/rear diff oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension rubbers age cracking

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight movement in steering system

underside of vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,508 miles

age cracking to front anti roll bar link

age cracking to suspension rubbers

car undersilled

corrosion to suspension rubbers

movement in front subframe bushes

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 81,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to front anti roll bar link

age cracking to suspension rubbers

car undersilled

corrosion to suspension rubbers

movement in front subframe bushes

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,138 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 80,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 79,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 79,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OJB 6X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OJB 6X, 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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OJB 6X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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