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436 YUJ

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,097 mi
Last recorded22,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration436 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 21,350 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 20,853 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,853 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,340 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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436 YUJ is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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-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 436 YUJ, 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 47 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 436 YUJ registered?

436 YUJ is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is 436 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 436 YUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 436 YUJ have outstanding finance?

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