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FYR 223V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2717cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,036 mi
Last recorded161,036 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYR 223V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,717cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 161,036 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2018 159,717 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 159,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 158,511 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 158,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,442 miles

Nearside drivers seatbelt mechanism feels rough

Poor beam pattern definition

Pass 15 Jan 2013 133,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front drivers seat upright support becoming worn

Nearside rear brake pads worn

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 120,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 120,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2010 104,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front door steps has got slightl corrosion spots

Both front seats bit floopy

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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FYR 223V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,717cc 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 FYR 223V, 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 FYR 223V registered?

FYR 223V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is FYR 223V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYR 223V 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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