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NVL 516V

1980 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,289 mi
Last recorded179,289 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Mercedes Slc66,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVL 516V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 179,289 miles

boot floor & rear valence panels have some corosion but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

nearside & offside sills have some corosion but not within 30 cm of prescribed areas.

nearside front & offside front inner wings have some corosion but not considered to be excessive at present.

Fail 7 May 2008 179,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot floor & rear valence panels have some corosion but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

nearside & offside sills have some corosion but not within 30 cm of prescribed areas.

nearside front & offside front inner wings have some corosion but not considered to be excessive at present.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 179,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

areas of chassis & floor sections partially coroded & deteriorating at nearside front & offside front.

areas of chassis & sill/floor sections partially coroded & deteriorating at offside rear & nearside rear.

fuel pipes corroded

sections of boot floor excessively coroded,(non structural).

Fail 18 Apr 2006 179,169 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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NVL 516V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 66,882 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVL 516V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 46 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVL 516V registered?

NVL 516V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is NVL 516V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVL 516V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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