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291 CJA

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 115,590 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 115,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,572 miles

vehicle structure has corrosion on underside which cannot be seen

Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

underside of car as had some repairs and as been painted poss body filler as been used in places genaral corroision all over underside

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,372 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,869 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 114,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 111,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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291 CJA is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 291 CJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 291 CJA registered?

291 CJA is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is 291 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 CJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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