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MTO 666W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTO 666W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 155,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 155,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 155,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

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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MTO 666W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTO 666W, 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 MTO 666W registered?

MTO 666W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is MTO 666W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTO 666W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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