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OSV 451

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 451
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,208 miles

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

headlamps aim set at lowest acceptable level

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,321 miles

offside and nearside rear sills corroding not holed

slight corrosion offside front chassis leg

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,188 miles

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,766 miles

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,459 miles

PETROL SMELL UNDER CAR NO LEAK EVIDENT

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,624 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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OSV 451 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OSV 451, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSV 451?

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What year was OSV 451 registered?

OSV 451 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is OSV 451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 451 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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