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HYF 735W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 735W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,530 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 96,735 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 95,465 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)

hole in off side front floor

Fail 19 May 2012 95,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 95,465 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front floor holed and corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 95,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,469 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 92,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 90,860 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 90,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

advise both front inner wings corroded

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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HYF 735W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYF 735W, 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.

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What year was HYF 735W registered?

HYF 735W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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