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OKG 871X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKG 871X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 107,114 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,028 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underseal sprayed

Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,701 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 rubber are deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,690 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded X 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 rubber are deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill at front corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,119 miles

1 litre of coolant added,suspect water pump leaking.

n/s front exhaust manifold has slight leak of gases.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,119 miles

1 litre of coolant added,suspect water pump leaking.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front exhaust manifold has slight leak of gases.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

coolant header tank empty,had to top up before test.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,657 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/front inner wing - upper vacumn (egg box) carrier heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

hand brake warning light indicates a fault

rear exhaust rubber hanger missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 97,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,703 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,297 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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OKG 871X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OKG 871X, 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 OKG 871X registered?

OKG 871X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1982.

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