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RDH 4W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 4W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 92,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 90,019 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 89,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2005 89,166 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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RDH 4W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RDH 4W, 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.

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What year was RDH 4W registered?

RDH 4W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is RDH 4W safe to buy?

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