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PPJ 139W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,297 mi
Last recorded81,297 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 139W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 81,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,128 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,122 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,644 miles

nearside rear brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,672 miles

Nearside front brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,687 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,328 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 73,899 miles

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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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PPJ 139W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PPJ 139W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPJ 139W?

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What year was PPJ 139W registered?

PPJ 139W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is PPJ 139W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 139W shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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