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1980 SL

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,664 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corroded, starting to rust

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower floor to outer sill section corroded,rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side hand brake performance lower than off side

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,664 miles

Central Rear rubber fuel hose to fuel tank perish,starting to crack

Front slight play in front wheel bearings

Nearside Outer outer sill showing signs of corroded,rust

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

Nearside Rear hand brake performance lower than offside

Offside Front floor section to outer sill corroded,rusty,weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 100,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,600 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 100,537 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Under body under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,952 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight play in front & rear subframe bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,584 miles

front wiper blades poor advise they are replaced

under side under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,360 miles

front lower panel rusty

underside covered in fresh underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,119 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 99,119 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,486 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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1980 SL is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 1980 SL, 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 46 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 1980 SL registered?

1980 SL is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 1980 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 SL 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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