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RET 62X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRET 62X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,961 miles

offside front inner wing exeesively corroded(not structural)(filter housing)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front saet back insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 61,582 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,580 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RET 62X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 RET 62X, 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 45 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 RET 62X registered?

RET 62X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1981.

Is RET 62X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RET 62X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RET 62X have outstanding finance?

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