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7 HOO

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 HOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,154 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,023 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and just passed test

temp repair made to exhaust(just passed test)

underside of car corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and just passed test

temp repair made to exhaust(just passed test)

underside of car corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,773 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,320 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,405 miles

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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7 HOO is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 7 HOO, 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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What year was 7 HOO registered?

7 HOO is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is 7 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 HOO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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