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YJO 759X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 759X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,054 miles

front link bar bushes perished

osf tyre walls perished and cracking

rear tyres perished cracking and low tread

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Aug 2013 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 105,363 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 105,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJO 759X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJO 759X, 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 YJO 759X?

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What year was YJO 759X registered?

YJO 759X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is YJO 759X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 759X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJO 759X have outstanding finance?

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