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AGF 638W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGF 638W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,677 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 77,677 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged Fuel pump hoses deteriorated 2 (7.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,756 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,756 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,140 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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AGF 638W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AGF 638W, 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

How do I check the history of AGF 638W?

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What year was AGF 638W registered?

AGF 638W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1980.

Is AGF 638W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGF 638W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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