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UCV 180Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCV 180Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,563 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 73,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,717 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 71,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,817 miles

exhaust getting rusted

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 70,443 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 70,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 70,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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UCV 180Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCV 180Y, 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 UCV 180Y registered?

UCV 180Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UCV 180Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCV 180Y shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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