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GIL 5080

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5080
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,068 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,824 miles

all 4 tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,064 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GIL 5080 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GIL 5080, 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 GIL 5080 registered?

GIL 5080 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1980.

Is GIL 5080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5080 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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