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OJL 627Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 627Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 106,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 105,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 105,495 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 105,495 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,948 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 104,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,805 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to front subframe and front suspension lower arms

Nearside front wheel arch corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

Offside front floor corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

Offside front floor corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 103,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,267 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 103,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 102,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,897 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 101,897 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,140 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,959 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 99,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 98,509 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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OJL 627Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OJL 627Y, 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 OJL 627Y registered?

OJL 627Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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