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OOO 858V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 858V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,426 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 48,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 47,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,733 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 46,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,878 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,642 miles

windscreen cracked.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,369 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,949 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,184 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

a crack at windscreen at non prescribed area

a slightly play at nearside front idler arm

power steering slightly leaking at steering box

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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OOO 858V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OOO 858V, 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 OOO 858V?

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What year was OOO 858V registered?

OOO 858V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is OOO 858V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 858V shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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