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MMX 450W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 450W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 99,828 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal starting to creep possible fault with master cylinder

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to nearside door shut

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Fail 19 May 2008 99,828 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal starting to creep possible fault with master cylinder

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to nearside door shut

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,415 miles

advises as VT30 issued 13/07/2007

Fail 13 Jul 2007 99,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to outer sills, offside inner sill, offside front floor, offside front door shut and to rear flexi brake hose ferrules

nearside front tyre perished and close to the limit

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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MMX 450W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MMX 450W, 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 MMX 450W registered?

MMX 450W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MMX 450W safe to buy?

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