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URM 472X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,618 mi
Last recorded62,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 472X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 62,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper does not clean window completely contact poor

Fail 25 May 2016 62,614 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper does not clean window completely contact poor

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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URM 472X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URM 472X, 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

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What year was URM 472X registered?

URM 472X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is URM 472X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 472X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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