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PRY 646W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRY 646W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight underbody corrosion, underside of car coated in underseal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2013 96,954 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of car coated in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,471 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,471 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,307 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 95,292 miles

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

hole in n/s/f floor

large hole in o/s/f floor

slight play in steer box

Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,021 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 95,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

hole in o/s floor section not within load bearing point not affecting steering or suspension

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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PRY 646W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PRY 646W, 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

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What year was PRY 646W registered?

PRY 646W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PRY 646W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRY 646W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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