MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose deteriorated At fuel pump. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on nearside front floor and offside rear sill
Advise, exhaust mounting of a tempory type.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advise nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
Advise offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Advise nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
Advise offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake pipes showing corrosion+flexis slightly deteriorated
both front+rear wheelboxes showing corrosion
hand brake action stiff
o/s front wheel bearing has very slight noise
power steering box weeping
underside showing corrosion floor pans inner and outer sills+chassis front+rear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HHU 479V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 HHU 479V, 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 HHU 479V registered?
HHU 479V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 1980.
Is HHU 479V safe to buy?
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