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RJU 590Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,138 mi
Last recorded24,138 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 590Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 24,003 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,003 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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RJU 590Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 RJU 590Y, 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 43 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 RJU 590Y registered?

RJU 590Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RJU 590Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJU 590Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJU 590Y have outstanding finance?

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