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SFH 132W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,700 mi
Last recorded59,700 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 132W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,345 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Front Seat frames flexing slightly

Front Sub frame mounts have slight movement

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end boot deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,628 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 54,057 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,066 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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SFH 132W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFH 132W, 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 SFH 132W registered?

SFH 132W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SFH 132W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFH 132W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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