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RIW 8111

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,323 mi
Last recorded84,323 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 8111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,318 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,213 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear subframe mounts perrished

Surface corrosion to fuel and brake lines

Fail 2 Aug 2007 84,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Rear subframe mounts perrished

Surface corrosion to fuel and brake lines

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,092 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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RIW 8111 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 RIW 8111, 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 51 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 RIW 8111 registered?

RIW 8111 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1975.

Is RIW 8111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 8111 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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