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OJX 501X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJX 501X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,494 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,441 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has slight play in bush

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear side light brighter than the offside rear side light

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,320 miles

Oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,885 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear and main brake pipes coated in grease

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,039 miles

small cracks front tyres and steering damper damp

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,370 miles

brake pedal little spoongy

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

stone chip in n.s.head light glass

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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OJX 501X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 OJX 501X, 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 45 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 OJX 501X registered?

OJX 501X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OJX 501X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJX 501X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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