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GHL 134V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,189 mi
Last recorded59,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 134V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,781 miles

front chassis rails corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside front inner wing area corroded

offside front, under bonnet area corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 58,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis rails corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside front inner wing area corroded

offside front, under bonnet area corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,223 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing- outside of any prescribed areas

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,184 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing- outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,496 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,410 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,662 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 49,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 49,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,856 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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GHL 134V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHL 134V, 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 GHL 134V registered?

GHL 134V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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