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LCV 973X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 973X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,809 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,715 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,413 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r caliper very hot? but not binding

noise from n/s/r hub area

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 166,327 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 165,818 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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LCV 973X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc 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 LCV 973X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCV 973X registered?

LCV 973X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LCV 973X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCV 973X 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.

Does LCV 973X have outstanding finance?

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