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MMG 293W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 293W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension joints bushes slight movements

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroding

rust front and rear under car

Pass 28 May 2019 83,707 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroding

front suspension joints bushes slight movements

rust front and rear

Fail 28 May 2019 83,707 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroding

front suspension joints bushes slight movements

rust front and rear

Pass 30 May 2018 82,769 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

front suspension joints bushes slight movements

rust front and rear

Pass 24 May 2017 82,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear suspension components corroding

front suspension joints bushes slight movements

rust front and rear

Pass 27 May 2016 81,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 May 2015 81,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion offside front outer sill

Pass 29 May 2014 81,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 80,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 80,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,949 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 79,380 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 79,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 78,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 78,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 76,421 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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MMG 293W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMG 293W, 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 MMG 293W registered?

MMG 293W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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