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DYX 332V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYX 332V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,113 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 126,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,110 miles

slight play in steering wheel at top

Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,110 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel at top

Pass 23 Jun 2018 126,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gear box pan slight seaping

offside front seal excessive corroded but not 30cm of any stucture

rear diff seal seaping

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gear box pan slight seaping

offside front seal excessive corroded but not 30cm of any stucture

rear diff seal seaping

Pass 17 May 2013 122,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 121,532 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,208 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 121,196 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F wheel arch is has excessive corrosion

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

distrubutor cap arking out

exhaust rubbers breaking up

o/s door pillow has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 120,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 120,508 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all exhaust rubbers breaking up

n/s/r lens cluster broke on reversing light

Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,551 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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DYX 332V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DYX 332V, 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 DYX 332V registered?

DYX 332V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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