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VRE 8X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRE 8X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,029 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,032 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 84,012 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,939 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 74,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 74,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,235 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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VRE 8X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VRE 8X, 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 VRE 8X registered?

VRE 8X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 1981.

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