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UAR 482Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,632 mi
Last recorded45,632 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 482Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 44,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,559 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear rubber fuel pipes starting to perish

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,213 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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UAR 482Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UAR 482Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAR 482Y registered?

UAR 482Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is UAR 482Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 482Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UAR 482Y have outstanding finance?

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