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DJO 621V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,252 mi
Last recorded30,252 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJO 621V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,252 miles

torque convertor hydraulic pipe showing signs of excessive corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,159 miles

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

corrosion on body and under neth of vehicle and has thick under seal

Fail 13 Sep 2019 30,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

corrosion on body and under neth of vehicle and has thick under seal

Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 29,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,614 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 28,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,845 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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DJO 621V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJO 621V, 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 DJO 621V registered?

DJO 621V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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