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TFT 122Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,943 mi
Last recorded107,943 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFT 122Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leaks

n/side front floor panel corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,780 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,039 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 104,085 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,606 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 98,816 miles

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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TFT 122Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TFT 122Y, 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 TFT 122Y registered?

TFT 122Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1983.

Is TFT 122Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFT 122Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFT 122Y have outstanding finance?

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