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RDH 19W

1981 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Slc95,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 19W
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust cross pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust rear mounting rubbers cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust cross pipe (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear mounting rubbers cracked

Pass 3 May 2017 71,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,254 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroding at fuel pump ,but not excessive

front anti roll bar bushes perished ,but not excessive movement

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section at inner sill mating joint (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,837 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers splitting

outer sills corroding

tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,665 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 69,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,476 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,476 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2008 59,595 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,841 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 58,840 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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RDH 19W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RDH 19W, 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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RDH 19W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is RDH 19W safe to buy?

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