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UJN 404V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 404V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 111,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 111,682 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 107,435 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 107,435 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,689 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 103,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,901 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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UJN 404V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UJN 404V, 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 UJN 404V registered?

UJN 404V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is UJN 404V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 404V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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