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EHT 43

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 43
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 57,385 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 57,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 57,009 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,950 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EHT 43 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 82.4%.

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 EHT 43, 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 EHT 43 registered?

EHT 43 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1980.

Is EHT 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHT 43 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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