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ACZ 757

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 757
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 130,303 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Offside Front floor corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,007 miles

Nearside Front corrosion floor

Offside Front corrosion floor

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,617 miles

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,800 miles

O\S\F floor pan corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front o.s.f tyre wearing thin inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,849 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,434 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlamp beam at upper limit

Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 117,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 117,043 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,313 miles

all underside off car suspension and body covered with under seal

Fail 20 Oct 2009 111,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all underside off car suspension and body covered with under seal

Fail 10 Mar 2006 111,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R antirollbar bush worn

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

front bumper slightly insecure

rear foglight telltale light not working

slight brakebind n/s/f

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis

slight play in steering joints

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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ACZ 757 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ACZ 757, 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 ACZ 757 registered?

ACZ 757 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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