MOT Status
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45,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
fuel pipe perishing to pump
hcppm close limit
nearside aim on minimum height
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OAV 227W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OAV 227W, 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 OAV 227W registered?
OAV 227W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 1980.
Is OAV 227W safe to buy?
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