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EAN 799V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 799V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,003 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,994 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 123,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

greased brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2015 123,993 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

greased brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2014 123,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 123,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 123,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 123,160 miles

Light corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Noise from engine area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mounts badly cracked/perished

Pass 16 May 2012 123,160 miles

Light corrosion on underside

Noise from engine area

Rear exhaust mounts badly cracked/perished

Fail 23 Jun 2011 123,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery dead

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 122,178 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 122,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 121,850 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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EAN 799V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAN 799V, 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 EAN 799V registered?

EAN 799V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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