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RRL 496Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,462 mi
Last recorded37,462 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 496Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to underbody & suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

unable to check the brake pad thickness through the wheels

Fail 15 Jul 2022 37,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to underbody & suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

unable to check the brake pad thickness through the wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50x15v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50x15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,049 miles

Brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various oil leaks, gearbox,rear axle and power steering.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/split on the inner side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,655 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leaks gearbox and rear axle

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,251 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,250 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,028 miles

exhaust middle box blowing

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

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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RRL 496Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RRL 496Y, 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 RRL 496Y registered?

RRL 496Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is RRL 496Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRL 496Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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