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HRU 600V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,393 mi
Last recorded19,393 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRU 600V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 19,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 19,215 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

differential slight leak

wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2023 18,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 18,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 18,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,312 miles

power steering fluid weeping from steering box

Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,952 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,415 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,544 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s washer not work

n\s\r brake hose slight twist

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s washer jet n\w

ns\r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s\r brake hose slight twist

Fail 7 Jul 2008 13,927 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n\s\r brake hose slight twist

Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,039 miles

brakes noisey

leak from steering box area

Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,232 miles

c.o now very rich to get h.c. down and mask missfire

Fail 8 Jun 2006 12,220 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

engine runs rough\missfire

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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HRU 600V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HRU 600V, 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 HRU 600V registered?

HRU 600V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is HRU 600V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRU 600V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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