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UAJ 514

1981 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 3881cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Slc95,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAJ 514
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,881cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ALL tyres in excess of 20 years old

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 103,502 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished, sidewall and sidewall tread junction. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 103,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slightly perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2020 102,093 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,631 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front floor panel

Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,625 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Floor corner corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,067 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,415 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheels have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,684 miles

both front brake pipe rubbers not properly attached

Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,684 miles

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 has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake pipe rubbers not properly attached

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,102 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly deteroiated

Fail 21 Jan 2010 95,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly deteroiated

Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 94,733 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,043 miles

o/s wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,861 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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UAJ 514 is a 1981 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 3,881cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 95,684 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAJ 514, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UAJ 514 is a 1981 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 24 August 1981.

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