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NXI 2289

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 2289
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,846 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,846 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,785 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NXI 2289 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NXI 2289, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NXI 2289 registered?

NXI 2289 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is NXI 2289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXI 2289 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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