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JRU 567V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 567V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,159 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 146,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 146,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 145,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 145,783 miles

Both front wheels stiff to turn by hand

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Oil leak from steering box area

Fail 5 Jul 2017 145,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front wheels stiff to turn by hand

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Oil leak from steering box area

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,457 miles

All 4 brakes binding

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Horn operates when steering is turned on full right hand lock

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 145,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Horn operates when steering is turned on full right hand lock

All 4 brakes binding

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

Pass 13 May 2015 145,103 miles

Horn sounds when steering is turned

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 144,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steering arm bolts on front hubs lock tabs displaced

Pass 10 Nov 2010 143,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 142,339 miles

both rear inner c/v boots perished

slight blow from ex link pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2009 142,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner c/v boot badly perished

front and rear disc poor condition

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r indicator lens broken

ovality o/s/f brake

play n/s/f w/bearing

split n/s/r tyre inner wall

steering box damp

Pass 5 Mar 2008 140,428 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

play in steering box

Fail 27 Feb 2008 140,372 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

play in steering box

Pass 2 Mar 2007 137,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 137,761 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 135,156 miles

corrosion to boot floor

general corrosion to under body

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight fluffing to n/s/f seat belt

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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JRU 567V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JRU 567V, 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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JRU 567V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1980.

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