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PAW 677X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 677X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 44,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,560 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2020 44,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,011 miles

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

advise corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,837 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,641 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,829 miles

Oil leak

rust on n/s/f inner wing

Fail 22 Jun 2015 42,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rust on n/s/f inner wing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,839 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting on o/s sill/ floor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,869 miles

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,333 miles

Front no plate damaged

Minor damage to nearside seat belt

Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,333 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front no plate damaged

Minor damage to nearside seat belt

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,195 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PAW 677X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAW 677X, 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

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What year was PAW 677X registered?

PAW 677X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 April 1982.

Is PAW 677X safe to buy?

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