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AGK 495W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 495W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,260 miles

Crackes in the tread on both front tyres

Pass 21 May 2013 94,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 93,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,889 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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AGK 495W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 AGK 495W, 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 AGK 495W registered?

AGK 495W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AGK 495W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGK 495W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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