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CYP 961V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,742 mi
Last recorded39,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYP 961V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 39,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,703 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,126 miles

Slight surface corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 38,912 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release lock mechanism insecure (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,899 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,711 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,546 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,490 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 38,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise offside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,201 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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CYP 961V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CYP 961V, 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 CYP 961V registered?

CYP 961V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is CYP 961V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYP 961V shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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