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YVU 22Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVU 22Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 13,917 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 13,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 13,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,995 miles

Front number damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2017 12,995 miles

Front number damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,312 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 12,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,307 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 12,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YVU 22Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVU 22Y, 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 YVU 22Y?

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What year was YVU 22Y registered?

YVU 22Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YVU 22Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVU 22Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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