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GGM 113V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,764 mi
Last recorded124,764 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 113V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 124,764 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,688 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop linkage is slight perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 123,547 miles

nearside front floor pan / wheel arch area corroding

nearside rear wheel arch area corroding badly

offside rear floor pan area corroding badly

slight play in steering system

Fail 19 May 2014 123,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front floor pan / wheel arch area corroding

nearside rear wheel arch area corroding badly

offside rear floor pan area corroding badly

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

main beam warning not worling

Fail 20 Jun 2013 122,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam warning not worling

Pass 27 Jun 2012 122,552 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,052 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 121,647 miles

both front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,261 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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GGM 113V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGM 113V, 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 GGM 113V registered?

GGM 113V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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The MOT history for GGM 113V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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