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FGC 275X

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,569 mi
Last recorded98,569 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 275X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,569 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 98,530 miles

Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,584 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhust has rubers missing but still surpoted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhust has rubers missing but still surpoted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion sill/floor pan n/s/f

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,467 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/SDE AN D O/SIDE FRONT RUBBER SUSPENSION FRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT,

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,383 miles

nearside and offside front axle mountings show slight movement in rubber bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2007 92,965 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 92,965 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 92,241 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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FGC 275X is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FGC 275X, 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 FGC 275X registered?

FGC 275X is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is FGC 275X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGC 275X shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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