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ONM 304V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 304V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,005 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,358 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 102,976 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 102,976 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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ONM 304V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ONM 304V, 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 ONM 304V?

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What year was ONM 304V registered?

ONM 304V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is ONM 304V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONM 304V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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