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UHB 85Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,547 mi
Last recorded127,547 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 85Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 126,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,777 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,242 miles

Offside Front brake sticky

Pass 13 May 2016 124,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 124,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 123,645 miles

offside front slight brake bind

Fail 17 May 2014 123,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 7 May 2013 122,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 122,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 120,509 miles

Fluid stains around steering box

Front to rear metal brake pipes pitted slightly

Metal fuel pipes heaverly corroided at pump and pump

Offside front headlamp reflector corroided

Slight surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Fail 12 Mar 2008 120,509 miles

Fluid stains around steering box

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front to rear metal brake pipes pitted slightly

Metal fuel pipes heaverly corroided at pump and pump

Offside front headlamp reflector corroided

Slight surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

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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UHB 85Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UHB 85Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UHB 85Y?

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What year was UHB 85Y registered?

UHB 85Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UHB 85Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHB 85Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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