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NUX 134W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,041 mi
Last recorded19,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 134W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 17,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 17,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,713 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,410 miles

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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NUX 134W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NUX 134W, 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 NUX 134W registered?

NUX 134W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is NUX 134W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUX 134W shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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