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PPC 195W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,202 mi
Last recorded20,202 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 195W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,202 miles

back box is held in place with cable ties

n/s inner sill has a hole in it (not in 30cm of a mounting

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,735 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,731 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,589 miles

welded repair plates covered with skim of fibre glass and bitumin.customer states vehicle has been welded from inside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2007 19,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

unable to test brake pipes due to excessive grease

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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PPC 195W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PPC 195W, 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 PPC 195W?

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What year was PPC 195W registered?

PPC 195W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is PPC 195W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 195W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPC 195W have outstanding finance?

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