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ABW 762X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 762X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,887 miles

Central exhaust mount missing [rubber]

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded to hole; anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 36,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,152 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,149 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure flexible mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,249 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Rear CV boots slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 35,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under coolant bottle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Rear drive shafts CV boots slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

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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ABW 762X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABW 762X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 762X registered?

ABW 762X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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