MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight exhaust blow
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
slight exhaust blow
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f fog lamp not working
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside front brake slight binding.
Nearside rear parking brake slow to react.
Rear brakes imbalance.
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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HPE 147V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HPE 147V, 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 HPE 147V registered?
HPE 147V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1980.
Is HPE 147V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HPE 147V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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