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YZ 6185

1980 Mercedes Slc

Gold Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes Slc66,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYZ 6185
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,320 miles

slight cracks to all tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,903 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,497 miles

All 4 tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,303 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack.

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,216 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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YZ 6185 is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Gold with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZ 6185, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YZ 6185 registered?

YZ 6185 is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is YZ 6185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YZ 6185 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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