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VOO 719W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,251 mi
Last recorded38,251 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 719W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 38,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,011 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded on rear edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,875 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 33,861 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,816 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,373 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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VOO 719W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 VOO 719W, 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 45 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 VOO 719W registered?

VOO 719W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VOO 719W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOO 719W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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