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DYM 299V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 299V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,533 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 88,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,158 miles

The fuel pipes are badly corroded.

The sills are corroded, but not holed.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 87,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

The o/s & n/s sills are very badly corroded.The floors are badly corroded.

Pass 24 May 2013 86,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,420 miles

o/s outer sill slightly coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,868 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 83,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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DYM 299V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DYM 299V, 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 DYM 299V registered?

DYM 299V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is DYM 299V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYM 299V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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