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NBF 771V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 771V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,135 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rings perished

windscreen damage to offside lower edge but out of field of view

Fail 21 May 2019 78,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 74,526 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 74,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 74,264 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 74,260 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 74,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,102 miles

slight deterioration both front tyres inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

slight deterioration both front tyres inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,141 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NBF 771V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBF 771V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBF 771V registered?

NBF 771V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is NBF 771V safe to buy?

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