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ABE 877W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 877W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,834 miles

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

offside front outer sill holed but not structural

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,706 miles

offside outer sill front holed but not structural

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

offside outer sill front holed but not structural

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front outer sill corroded but not in a structual area

pad warnung light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,215 miles

off side front corner off outer sill corroded but not in a structual position

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,046 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,570 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 74,957 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 73,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 73,901 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2005 73,634 miles

corosion started on offside front floor area near jacking point

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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ABE 877W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABE 877W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABE 877W registered?

ABE 877W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is ABE 877W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABE 877W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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