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GVV 399X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,882 mi
Last recorded146,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 399X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 146,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 146,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 146,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Strong smell of petrol from beneath the car.

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Fail 20 Jun 2017 146,440 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chalked. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Strong smell of petrol from beneath the car.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,895 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 143,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 136,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 128,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,409 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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GVV 399X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GVV 399X, 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 GVV 399X registered?

GVV 399X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is GVV 399X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVV 399X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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