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AGT 766W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 766W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 101,597 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. inner and outer sills and body corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 101,594 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. inner and outer sills and body corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,568 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/sill area corroded as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/sill area as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill closure panel area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Both. (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Body panel corroded.

Pass 4 May 2018 101,203 miles

Offside Front seatbelt inertia lock mechanism sometimes sticky

all 4 coil springs are corrodedand look to be sagging with age

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front bumper insecure - bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,197 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Bumper insecure bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off ()

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt inertia lock mechanism is sometimes sticky

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded, and look to be sagging with age (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (to 't' junction) (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. runners are very sticky (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement four mounting bushes have deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Bumper insecure bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off ()

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt inertia lock mechanism is sometimes sticky

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded, and look to be sagging with age (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,375 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,251 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,309 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 9 Oct 2013 88,309 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 76,156 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 76,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 766W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc 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 766W, 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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AGT 766W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1981.

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