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GGH 794X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 794X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,416 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

headlamp switch stiff to operate

most front suspention bushes show signs of ageing

vehicle underside/body has been newly undersealed/painted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 106,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

headlamp switch stiff to operate

most front suspention bushes show signs of ageing

vehicle underside/body has been newly undersealed/painted

Pass 27 Oct 2007 105,325 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

vehicle welded and undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2007 105,310 miles

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

heavily undersealed

n/s door mirror damaged

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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GGH 794X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 GGH 794X, 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 45 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 GGH 794X registered?

GGH 794X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 1981.

Is GGH 794X safe to buy?

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