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HPH 5V

1980 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,398 mi
Last recorded75,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes Slc66,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 5V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,398 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,692 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,692 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,084 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion arch liner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,084 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion arch liner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,299 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,299 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,025 miles

Headlamp wipers not working.

Rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,922 miles

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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HPH 5V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HPH 5V, 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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What year was HPH 5V registered?

HPH 5V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is HPH 5V safe to buy?

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