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UDU 950W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 950W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,858 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 75,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 75,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,620 miles

o/s h/brake requires attension 18%

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,581 miles

front out of balance

o/s h/brake needs 17% limit 16%

steering damper leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,581 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear chark marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front out of balance

o/s h/brake needs 17% limit 16%

steering damper leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery slighty loose

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded

suspect fuel leak round fuel pump slihgty damp

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,300 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery slighty loose

suspect fuel leak round fuel pump slihgty damp

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,638 miles

Oil leak

advise nsf inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise nsf inner wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,600 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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UDU 950W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDU 950W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDU 950W registered?

UDU 950W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is UDU 950W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDU 950W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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