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FHM 585V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHM 585V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 109,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 109,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 107,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 107,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,396 miles

rear brake hoses rusting

Pass 23 May 2014 105,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 104,566 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2012 102,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 102,821 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,450 miles

Washers action poor

Fail 6 Jul 2011 102,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Washers action poor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 98,388 miles

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

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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FHM 585V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FHM 585V, 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 FHM 585V registered?

FHM 585V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is FHM 585V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHM 585V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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