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AJX 1V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJX 1V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery light on at idle

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,823 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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AJX 1V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AJX 1V, 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.

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What year was AJX 1V registered?

AJX 1V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is AJX 1V safe to buy?

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