MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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).
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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