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UPT 300V

1980 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,821 mi
Last recorded55,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes Slc66,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPT 300V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 55,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 55,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,920 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 53,507 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear sill is corroded ,ok at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,379 miles

outer skin of rear silencer holed(not blowing)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,443 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 49,394 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,777 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front shock absorber casings heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,458 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,103 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,103 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 44,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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UPT 300V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 66,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPT 300V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UPT 300V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 8 January 1980.

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