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OJI 7370

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJI 7370
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o.s.r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Jun 2020 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o.s.r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 120,485 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern at all (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes seized solid and very hot (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2013 129,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,062 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind from offside & nearside rear

Pass 22 Jul 2008 128,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 128,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 127,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy coating of underseal to underside.

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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OJI 7370 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJI 7370, 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 OJI 7370 registered?

OJI 7370 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 August 1980.

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