MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front fog light broken
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side rearv tyre worn close to2mm. † †near side front tyre worn close to 1.6mm
nearside front inner arch to footwell corroded †non prescibed area. †near side front inner flitch very rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPL 599V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FPL 599V, 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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How do I check the history of FPL 599V?
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What year was FPL 599V registered?
FPL 599V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is FPL 599V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPL 599V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FPL 599V have outstanding finance?
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