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FWE 190V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWE 190V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,807 miles

Nearside slight play on the idling arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,807 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside slight play on the idling arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,807 miles

tyres beginning to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,807 miles

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

tyres beginning to perish

vehicle fails to idle no emissions test carried out

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,807 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 82,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding when spun by hand

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,807 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,799 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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FWE 190V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWE 190V, 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

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What year was FWE 190V registered?

FWE 190V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is FWE 190V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWE 190V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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