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CUI 380

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,889 mi
Last recorded62,889 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 380
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,889 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 62,185 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Underside Of Vehicle Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,680 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,804 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,077 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,852 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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CUI 380 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 CUI 380, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CUI 380?

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What year was CUI 380 registered?

CUI 380 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 1984.

Is CUI 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUI 380 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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