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DIB 9143

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 9143
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 120,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 119,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 119,455 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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DIB 9143 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DIB 9143, 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 DIB 9143 registered?

DIB 9143 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is DIB 9143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIB 9143 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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