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GIB 265

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 265
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,646 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 111,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 110,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 108,002 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 107,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,589 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 100,132 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 100,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,290 miles

temp rear exhaust mountings fitted

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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GIB 265 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIB 265, 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 GIB 265 registered?

GIB 265 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GIB 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 265 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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