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PAU 858W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,755 mi
Last recorded107,755 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 858W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

various parts of vehicle of structure are at the later stages of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

various parts of vehicle of structure are at the later stages of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 107,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 105,992 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,086 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Central Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,654 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear view mirror glass deteriorated

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

Pass 22 May 2017 104,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 104,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front HEADLAMP GLASS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,534 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 102,646 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,600 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 101,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

o/s/f shock mount

Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,101 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 100,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside sill at front

noise from nearside rear road wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2007 99,537 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 98,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 98,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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PAU 858W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 PAU 858W, 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.

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What year was PAU 858W registered?

PAU 858W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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