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AGT 590W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 590W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 101,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 30 May 2014 101,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 101,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 101,301 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 101,299 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front underside of sill holed and corroded.

nearside of engine 2 spark plug leads are shorting out to block.

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 100,776 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 99,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,713 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 97,582 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 97,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,624 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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AGT 590W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AGT 590W, 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 AGT 590W registered?

AGT 590W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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