MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Nearside front floor has slight corrosion
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front floor has slight corrosion
Oil leak
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Nearside front floor has slight corrosion
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front floor has slight corrosion
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PNU 529W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PNU 529W, 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.
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PNU 529W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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