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AVG 430W

1981 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,964 mi
Last recorded127,964 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Slc95,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 430W
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 127,964 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside gfront footwell area excessively corroded

rear and front suspension and componet mounting areas has excessive corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2011 127,964 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside gfront footwell area excessively corroded

rear and front suspension and componet mounting areas has excessive corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2011 127,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear hand brake cable corrode

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

Nearside front floor corrode

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

Offside rear boot (under side corrode)

Offside rear service brake slightly low 160kg

Nearside front under wheel arch eccessive corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,899 miles

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 126,899 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 126,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,278 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 124,269 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AVG 430W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 95,684 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 430W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AVG 430W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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