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DEW 44V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEW 44V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 112,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,062 miles

MINOR CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING BEHIND HEADLIGHT.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,592 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,592 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,777 miles

BOTH DOOR SILLS HAVE CORROSION, CROSSMEMBER ( FRONT) BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,376 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 108,959 miles

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

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILL PANELS CORRODED.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,397 miles

nearside and offside outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion

nearside front floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,512 miles

outer sill panels has rust forming

Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 106,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 105,289 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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DEW 44V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEW 44V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEW 44V registered?

DEW 44V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is DEW 44V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEW 44V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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