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629 FWC

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration629 FWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 60,128 miles

slight inbalance on front brake application

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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629 FWC is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 629 FWC, 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 629 FWC registered?

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

Is 629 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 629 FWC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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