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LRC 515W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,568 mi
Last recorded51,568 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRC 515W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 51,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,090 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear outer sills corroded

front crossmenmber corroded (bumper mounting area)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,003 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

front crossmenmber corroded (bumper mounting area)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,521 miles

both n.s.and o.s. rear tyres cracking

main beam warning light inop

slight rubbing n.s.f. brake

surface corrosion both rear outer sills at rear

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,782 miles

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

both rear outer sills rusty

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,970 miles

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

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,104 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,854 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,781 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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LRC 515W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LRC 515W, 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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What year was LRC 515W registered?

LRC 515W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is LRC 515W safe to buy?

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