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EJT 346

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 346
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,226 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 91,216 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,741 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,743 miles

front subframe bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front subframe bushes worn

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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EJT 346 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJT 346, 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 EJT 346 registered?

EJT 346 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1980.

Is EJT 346 safe to buy?

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