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HYN 450W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYN 450W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front chaiss legs rusty

l/h/f chaiss leg has small hole in it

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,838 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 97,834 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,241 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,241 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,680 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 96,454 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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HYN 450W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HYN 450W, 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 HYN 450W registered?

HYN 450W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is HYN 450W safe to buy?

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