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OGO 808V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,571 mi
Last recorded105,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGO 808V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 101,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 101,819 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 101,819 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,891 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,267 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,745 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm bush

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm bush

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,784 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm bush

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,848 miles

Corrosion on both outer body sills not in a prescribed area.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,656 miles

Slight surface corrosion on nearside rear outer body sill.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,861 miles

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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OGO 808V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGO 808V, 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

How do I check the history of OGO 808V?

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What year was OGO 808V registered?

OGO 808V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is OGO 808V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGO 808V shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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