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RRS 628X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 628X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,312 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,312 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 May 2009 65,305 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 65,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 63,945 miles

slight wear in n/s idler

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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RRS 628X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RRS 628X, 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

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What year was RRS 628X registered?

RRS 628X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is RRS 628X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 628X 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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