1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · 478 SHY
1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 25/09/1980. Recorded mileage 85,627 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2010
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 3818cc
478 SHY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2009
- 85,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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478 SHY Mileage History
- 26/06/200687,419 mi
- 17/07/200888,030 mi+611 mi
- 09/01/200985,627 mi-2,403 mi
Average of roughly -705 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
478 SHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mercedes-Benz Sl (478 SHY) between June 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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