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THG 315T

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,109 mi
Last recorded110,109 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 315T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,109 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 109,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,988 miles

under vehicle heavly undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2017 108,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

under vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills corroed (rear)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,278 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

parking brake performance could be better.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 107,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

parking brake performance could be better.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,304 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,446 miles

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,491 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,955 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,955 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,943 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,277 miles

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

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

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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THG 315T is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 THG 315T, 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 43 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 THG 315T registered?

THG 315T is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1983.

Is THG 315T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 315T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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