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NUE 437V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2774cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 437V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,774cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,971 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,929 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors dull and corroding (1.7.5a)

general signs of age related wear / corrosion to underbody and chassis compontents

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,763 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,763 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,027 miles

Nearside front floorpan corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,717 miles

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

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,517 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 69,531 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 67,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre tread area surface cracking no cords exposed

unable to check n/s/r/tyre condition due to brake locked on

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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NUE 437V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,774cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NUE 437V, 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 NUE 437V registered?

NUE 437V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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