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RUH 37

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUH 37
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 80,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 80,465 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 80,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,426 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,340 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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RUH 37 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUH 37, 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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How do I check the history of RUH 37?

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What year was RUH 37 registered?

RUH 37 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is RUH 37 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUH 37 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUH 37 have outstanding finance?

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