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2921 MW

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,312 mi
Last recorded52,312 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2921 MW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,935 miles

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,104 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 51,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,104 miles

offside headlamp washer continues to run with lights on

washer bottle almost empty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front chassis sections

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front chassis sections

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,532 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front chassis sections

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,173 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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2921 MW is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 2921 MW, 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 2921 MW registered?

2921 MW is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is 2921 MW safe to buy?

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