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7596 PK

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,521 mi
Last recorded57,521 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7596 PK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,520 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 57,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2016 57,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,455 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 56,913 miles

nearside lower ball joint rubber boot split.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,885 miles

nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

offside outer steering arm ball joint rubber boot split.

oil leak.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 56,885 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

offside outer steering arm ball joint rubber boot split.

oil leak.

Pass 20 May 2006 56,803 miles

offside track rod end rubber boot split.

oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 56,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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7596 PK is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 7596 PK, 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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7596 PK is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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