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OPP 293V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,961 mi
Last recorded59,961 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 293V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle slightly rusty in several places

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,871 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 59,824 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear differencial leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,790 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,787 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight mark nearside front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,846 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,745 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,876 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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OPP 293V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OPP 293V, 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 OPP 293V?

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What year was OPP 293V registered?

OPP 293V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is OPP 293V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPP 293V shows 12 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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