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BWT 273X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 273X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 102,331 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 102,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 100,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 100,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 100,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 100,476 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hole in n/s outer sill

hole in o/s outer sill

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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BWT 273X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWT 273X, 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 BWT 273X registered?

BWT 273X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is BWT 273X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWT 273X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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