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CFR 252V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 252V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,352 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 73,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 73,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,092 miles

both front seat belt webbings are damaged but not significantly weakened

both front wheel bearing s are slightly noisy when rotated

both rear shock absorbers are showing signs of wear

corrosion forming on the brake servo

headlamp beam deflectors missing

wear indicator on the nearside front brake is detached

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,092 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front seat belts are damaged but not significantly weakened

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated

both rear shock absorbers are showing signs of wear

corrosion forming on the brake servo

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

wear indicator on the nearside front brake is detached

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,097 miles

beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps

both front tyres are old and are starting to perish

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated

drivers seat belt is starting to fray

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,686 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside front wheel arch holed and corroded at lower edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,973 miles

beam deflectors are fitted to headlamps

corrosion forming on nearside front floorpan.

nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure

small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam deflectors are fitted to front headlamps.

nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure.

small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,956 miles

beam deflectors are fitted to front headlamps.

nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure.

small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,709 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion evident on n/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle but not in perscribed area

main beam tell tale innoperative

surface cracks evident on outer shoulder of both front tyres

Fail 13 Aug 2012 61,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion evident on n/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle but not in perscribed area

main beam tell tale innoperative

surface cracks evident on outer shoulder of both front tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,489 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 58,586 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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CFR 252V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CFR 252V, 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 CFR 252V registered?

CFR 252V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CFR 252V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 252V shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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