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HVO 66V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVO 66V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 70,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 70,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,065 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chasssie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on o/sinner wing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,050 miles

corrosion on o/sinner wing

Pass 20 May 2013 69,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to access welding due to underseal

Fail 8 May 2013 69,820 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 67,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 65,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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HVO 66V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HVO 66V, 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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HVO 66V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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