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MPJ 194W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,124 mi
Last recorded24,124 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 194W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,124 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 24,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 23,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,308 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,056 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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MPJ 194W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MPJ 194W, 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 MPJ 194W registered?

MPJ 194W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is MPJ 194W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPJ 194W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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