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MMV 532W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,333 mi
Last recorded111,333 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 532W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed and very rusty just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,830 miles

Nearside & offside boot floor rusty holed & repaired & under sealed

Nearside & offside chassis repaired & under sealed

Nearside & offside front floors rusty & holed

Nearside & offside inner wings repaired & under sealed

Nearside & offside outer sills repaired & under sealed

Play in steering box

Fail 16 Jan 2019 110,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside boot floor rusty and holed repaired and undersealed

nearside and offside chassis repaired and undersealed

nearside and offside front floors rusty and holed

nearside and offside inner wings repaired and undersealed

nearside and offside inner wings repaired and undersealed

nearside and offside outer sills repaired and undersealed

play in steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,207 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,034 miles

All tyres cracking around tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,808 miles

Oil leak

propshaft coupling split

rear fuel pipe to filter corroded

rear tyres cracking around sidewall/tread

Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,808 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

propshaft coupling split

rear fuel pipe to filter corroded

rear tyres cracking around sidewall/tread

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,036 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,642 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 107,642 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,774 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 106,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 106,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2006 104,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 104,378 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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MMV 532W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MMV 532W, 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 MMV 532W registered?

MMV 532W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 1980.

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