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SGH 567V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,752 mi
Last recorded80,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 567V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,752 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,164 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,014 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,963 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,752 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,483 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,790 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 75,812 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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SGH 567V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 SGH 567V, 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 46 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 SGH 567V registered?

SGH 567V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is SGH 567V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGH 567V shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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