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WGD 74W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 74W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 122,503 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2022 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake dust shields corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 122,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake dust shields corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Reversing lamp stuck on all gears

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,081 miles

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

Front brake dust shields corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside body sill slightly corroded

brake pipes under sealed not allowing full examination

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,430 miles

Front brake dust shields corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside body sill slightly corroded

Oil leak engine ()

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,848 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,871 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 115,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2014 115,000 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 112,232 miles

brake pipes corroded covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,993 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 104,993 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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WGD 74W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGD 74W, 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 WGD 74W registered?

WGD 74W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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