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MDT 313W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 313W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front jacking point coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front springs croaded †

Fail 22 Aug 2006 54,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r link slight movement

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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MDT 313W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDT 313W, 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 MDT 313W registered?

MDT 313W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MDT 313W safe to buy?

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