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EKR 742T

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 742T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 134,309 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 134,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 133,606 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 133,606 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 132,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrision not in perscribed area.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 130,242 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s track rod end gaitor deteriating

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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EKR 742T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EKR 742T, 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

How do I check the history of EKR 742T?

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What year was EKR 742T registered?

EKR 742T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 1980.

Is EKR 742T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 742T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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