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SCD 906X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 906X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,673 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 20 May 2015 91,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 8 May 2014 89,824 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both headlight stone chiped

brake fluid slightly low

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s front tyre side wall perrished

o/s rear tyre perrished side wall

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,440 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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SCD 906X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SCD 906X, 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 SCD 906X?

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What year was SCD 906X registered?

SCD 906X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is SCD 906X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCD 906X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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