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3566 UB

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3566 UB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,140 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering box.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,167 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 93,863 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 13 May 2008 93,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

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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3566 UB is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 3566 UB, 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 3566 UB registered?

3566 UB is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 3566 UB safe to buy?

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