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PMY 507W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,368 mi
Last recorded30,368 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 507W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 30,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 29,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 26,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 26,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 26,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,997 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor pan

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2009 25,179 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,165 miles

rear ex clamp missing

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,713 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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PMY 507W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PMY 507W, 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 PMY 507W registered?

PMY 507W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PMY 507W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 507W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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