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FNP 374W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 374W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear light cluster damaged {taped over}

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill {not within in 30cm of prescribed area} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 148,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear light cluster damaged {taped over}

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill {not within in 30cm of prescribed area} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 147,494 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 147,400 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 147,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 147,292 miles

Front tyres cracking between treads

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 147,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres cracking between treads

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 146,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 146,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,723 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sill corroded and holed outside any prescribed area's

Fail 29 Aug 2014 145,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside and offside outer sill corroded and holed outside any prescribed area's

Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s rear inner wing to boot floor

Pass 20 Aug 2012 139,584 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 139,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,798 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrishing on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,335 miles

Oil leak

advise front and rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2010 137,335 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

advise front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 137,254 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 137,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 137,227 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 137,224 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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 136,860 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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FNP 374W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FNP 374W, 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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FNP 374W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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