MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS
VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERSIDE + HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
both n/s/f +o/s/f inner wing bulkheads heavily undersealed + surface corrosion
surface corrosion on both n/s + o/s floor to sills
surface corrosion on nearside front chassis section
vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both n/s/f +o/s/f inner wing bulkheads heavily undersealed + surface corrosion
surface corrosion on both n/s + o/s floor to sills
surface corrosion on nearside front chassis section
vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPK 402X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SPK 402X, 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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How do I check the history of SPK 402X?
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What year was SPK 402X registered?
SPK 402X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1982.
Is SPK 402X safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPK 402X shows 9 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.
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