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HYO 3W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 3W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 118,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 118,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside and offside inner sills undersealed to excess cannot be fully checked

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,134 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,926 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,799 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 98,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 98,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 3W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 HYO 3W, 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 3W registered?

HYO 3W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HYO 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYO 3W shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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