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YLX 108X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 108X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 97,819 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,869 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,866 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2017 96,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroded

both front inner wings corroded

front and rear floor pans corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,750 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 94,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,259 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 89,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 89,572 miles

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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YLX 108X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 YLX 108X, 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 45 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 YLX 108X registered?

YLX 108X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 1981.

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