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NBC 27W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 27W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,367 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,367 miles

corrosion on front pipe and intermediate exhaust silencers

corrosion on rear exh silencer

pas drive belt slightly loose

Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,367 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

corrosion on front pipe and intermediate exhaust silencers

pas drive belt slightly loose

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on exhaust

speedo not working

Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,367 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf and nsf rubber cracking due to standing and also close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on exhaust

speedo not working

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exh corrosion

ns h'lamp beam slightly low

slight brake bind osr

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,367 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns headlamp beam slightly low

slight brake bind osr

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,367 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 92,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,367 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 92,372 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NBC 27W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NBC 27W, 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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NBC 27W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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