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AGT 977W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 977W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 114,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 114,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,698 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 113,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 112,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 112,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,453 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 111,451 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 110,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 110,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,913 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,913 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 109,332 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 977W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 977W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGT 977W registered?

AGT 977W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is AGT 977W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGT 977W shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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