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MUY 34X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,712 mi
Last recorded114,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 34X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 101,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,955 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 88,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,792 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MUY 34X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MUY 34X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUY 34X registered?

MUY 34X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is MUY 34X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 34X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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