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EJR 234W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,874 mi
Last recorded139,874 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJR 234W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 139,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 139,520 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,508 miles

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

boot not open

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 139,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

boot not open

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 139,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

boot not open/unlock

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all welding repairs heavy under seal

brake servo /master cylinder damp

exhaust at manifold slightly loose

fuel filter corroded

head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

o/s front inner wing corroding

o/s rear disc pad anti rattle spring broken

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,993 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all welding repairs heavy under seal

brake servo /master cylinder damp

exhaust at manifold slightly loose

fuel filter corroded

head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

o/s front inner wing corroding

o/s rear disc pad anti rattle spring broken

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2011 139,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Corrosion on fuel pipe to rear of vehicle

Front exhaust flange bolts becoming loose

Front shock absorbers have perishing on mounting rubbers

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

Offside front outer sill around jacking point very corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

One fuel filter very corroded

Slight dampness around servo

Slight exhaust blow around manifold area

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 139,348 miles

Both front inner wing panels heavly undersealed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 139,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front inner wing panels heavly undersealed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front inner wing panels under bonnet and wheel arch areas have been treated with very thick underseal

both headlight aims on very bottom of limit

front subframe mountings showing slight movement

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion under underseal but not excessive

slight imbalance on rear foot brake application

underside of vehicle has been treated with thick underseal

Fail 13 Jul 2009 139,096 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

under body heaverly under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2008 138,103 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 138,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 133,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 129,314 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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EJR 234W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJR 234W, 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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EJR 234W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1980.

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