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MPB 144V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 144V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 91,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 80,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,938 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 80,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight mist of oil found on fuel filter, further investigation required

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,899 miles

The nearside seatbelt is slightly frayed

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

The nearside seatbelt is slightly frayed

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,858 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

engine running rough

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,848 miles

Oil leak

offside front floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 80,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 80,781 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 27 May 2008 80,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,773 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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MPB 144V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPB 144V, 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 MPB 144V registered?

MPB 144V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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