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MMG 33W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 33W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,348 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Slightly movement detected in steering box

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,834 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Both front rear wheel bearing are not tested

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 121,597 miles

Both front outers sills are excessively corroded,not in the prescribed area and not affecting the steering or the braking.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,892 miles

N/S and O/S outer door sills corrodred

N/S rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,892 miles

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

N/S and O/S outer door sills corrodred

N/S rear wheel arch corroded

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,125 miles

signs of perishing on all front sub frame bushs

signs of wear on the nearside front shock top mount

slight play in the offside front wheel

steering box and P.A.S pipes damp

surface corrosion on the rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 119,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

signs of perishing on all front sub frame bushs

signs of wear on the nearside front shock top mount

slight play in the offside front wheel

steering box and P.A.S pipes damp

surface corrosion on the rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

steering box damp

Fail 18 Jul 2011 116,984 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox damp

slight play in both the front wheels

steering box damp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 114,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 114,643 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 112,300 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 112,300 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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MMG 33W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MMG 33W, 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.

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What year was MMG 33W registered?

MMG 33W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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