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ADV 577X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,311 mi
Last recorded56,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 577X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,311 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Corroded 30cm from Sub Frame Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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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ADV 577X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ADV 577X, 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 ADV 577X registered?

ADV 577X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is ADV 577X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 577X shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADV 577X have outstanding finance?

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