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RUI 8882

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 8882
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,431 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both inner wings corroded /holed not in prescribed area at time of test

front bumper irons corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,428 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

both inner wings corroded /holed not in prescribed area at time of test

front bumper irons corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,983 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RUI 8882 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RUI 8882, 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 RUI 8882?

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What year was RUI 8882 registered?

RUI 8882 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is RUI 8882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 8882 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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