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HYO 2W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 2W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,399 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Gearbox oil leaking.

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 100,311 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,043 miles

corrosion nearside and offside outer sill jacking points

drivers seat back security

play in steering joints

Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,043 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nearside and offside outer sill jacking points

drivers seat back security

play in steering joints

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,082 miles

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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HYO 2W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HYO 2W, 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 HYO 2W registered?

HYO 2W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is HYO 2W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYO 2W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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