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5105 RO

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5105 RO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,254 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 53,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 52,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 52,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 52,678 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill coroided

o/s/r brake hose retaining clip acceptable

Fail 15 May 2010 52,678 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill coroided

o/s/r brake hose retaining clip acceptable

Pass 19 May 2009 52,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2009 52,634 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 52,562 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 54,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2007 52,215 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front jacking points corroded

off side front sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,083 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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5105 RO is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 5105 RO, 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 5105 RO registered?

5105 RO is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is 5105 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5105 RO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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