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7882 PE

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,765 mi
Last recorded23,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7882 PE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,765 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 23,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,520 miles

Oil leak ()

strong smell of fuel but no leak found

Fail 19 Jun 2017 22,520 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak ()

strong smell of fuel but no leak found

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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7882 PE is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 7882 PE, 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 7882 PE registered?

7882 PE is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is 7882 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7882 PE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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