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EHD 356V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHD 356V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,821 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,675 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,633 miles

engine misfire

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes rusty at fuel pump

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,615 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear fuel pipes around filter assembly

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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EHD 356V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc 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 EHD 356V, 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 EHD 356V registered?

EHD 356V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EHD 356V safe to buy?

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