MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front ant roll bar link rubber slight deteriorated
front and rear tyer outher wall slight cracking
off side front ant roll mounting surface corrosion
surface corrosion near foot well and side sill
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn, nearside on limit!; rears getting low
holing and corrosion under offside front arch
noise coming from steering box
offside steering idler bushes worn
slight play offside inner track rod end
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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UJW 981Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 UJW 981Y, 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 UJW 981Y registered?
UJW 981Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is UJW 981Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for UJW 981Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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