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BNZ 655

1980 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,354 mi
Last recorded108,354 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes Slc66,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 655
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,350 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 108,339 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on offside lower sill/floor

Corrosive holes on offside rear boot floor

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,645 miles

Corrosive holes on boot floor area

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,643 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosive holes on boot floor area

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 107,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on nearside front floor /sill panels

Corrosion on offside front floor/sill panels

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside front sills/floor pans corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 106,240 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside and offside front lower sills/floor pans corroded

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,612 miles

RUST N/S/R INNER WING & SILL AREA

Fail 14 Feb 2015 105,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RUST N/S/R INNER WING & SILL AREA

Fail 1 Mar 2014 104,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,288 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,779 miles

Corrosion on nearside and offside front floor pans

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on nearside and offside front floor pans

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,056 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 96,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,963 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

excessive corrosion off side front chassis rail outside precribed area

rear silencer mounting rubber perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

excessive corrosion off side front chassis rail outside precribed area

rear silencer mounting rubber perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,831 miles

as before

Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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BNZ 655 is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 66,882 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 655, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 46 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 655 registered?

BNZ 655 is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is BNZ 655 safe to buy?

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