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NNT 585W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,474 mi
Last recorded232,474 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNT 585W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 232,474 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 232,438 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 232,028 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive screenwash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 232,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive screenwash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 230,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 230,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to nearside front floor pan adjoining outer sill

Pass 12 Feb 2018 228,724 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 224,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 221,744 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Sills Slightly Corroding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 221,744 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel Leaking Tyre Air Pressure

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Sills Slightly Corroding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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NNT 585W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 NNT 585W, 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 NNT 585W registered?

NNT 585W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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