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UHJ 315V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 315V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,595 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,537 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,844 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mountings (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 115,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r park brake slight slow to react, may need some attention/adjustment

Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,122 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes showing signs of age and wear

n/s/r parking brake may need some adjustment

rear number plate has slight ghosting to background

signs of general age and wear in suspension bushes

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan

slight play in o/s/r top anti roll bar rubber bush

Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wishbone bushes showing signs of age and wear

n/s/r parking brake may need some adjustment

rear number plate has slight ghosting to background

signs of general age and wear in suspension bushes

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan

slight play in o/s/r top anti roll bar rubber bush

Pass 26 Jun 2010 112,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 110,737 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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UHJ 315V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHJ 315V, 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 UHJ 315V registered?

UHJ 315V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for UHJ 315V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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