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SYP 450S

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYP 450S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,504 miles

Hazard switch deteriorated

UK Legal number plates temporarily fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,128 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,161 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,146 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight power steering leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,973 miles

rear brake pipe ferrules poor condition.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,112 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,112 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOISE FROM STEERING AREA † †GENERAL CORROSION

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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SYP 450S is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SYP 450S, 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 SYP 450S registered?

SYP 450S is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is SYP 450S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYP 450S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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