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MMG 547W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 547W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,248 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 74,248 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 74,251 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 74,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 547W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MMG 547W, 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 547W registered?

MMG 547W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is MMG 547W safe to buy?

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