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SFH 774W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,634 mi
Last recorded2,634 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 774W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 2,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 2,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 2,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 2,125 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion exhaust rear silencer

Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 1,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 1,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,431 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 774W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 774W, 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 774W registered?

SFH 774W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is SFH 774W safe to buy?

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