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PNU 592W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 592W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2015 94,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front tyre nail

rear fuel hoses corroded but not weakend

Pass 18 Jan 2006 94,712 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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PNU 592W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 592W, 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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What year was PNU 592W registered?

PNU 592W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PNU 592W safe to buy?

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