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SFT 380Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,651 mi
Last recorded8,651 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFT 380Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 8,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2022 6,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 5,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 5,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 5,442 miles

rear differential leaking

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear differential leaking

rear exhaust system deteriorated

rear valance corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 3,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

rear valance corroded

rear differential leaking

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,770 miles

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

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

front propshaft cush-drive rubbers worn.

n/s/r+o/s/r under bumper valance corroded.

rear o/s fuel filter pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 15 May 2012 3,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 2,754 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs show some wear

some wear in steering box and idler

Fail 9 May 2011 2,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear in front brake discs

some wear in steering box and idler

Pass 9 Oct 2008 1,853 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar vertical link

Pass 10 Oct 2007 520 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2007 519 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,012 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 83,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SFT 380Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SFT 380Y, 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.

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What year was SFT 380Y registered?

SFT 380Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is SFT 380Y safe to buy?

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