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4520 AH

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4520 AH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill/door pillar corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill/door pillar corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,761 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 93,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,721 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk release button insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk release button insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,651 miles

Nearside front tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed

Oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,384 miles

Corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,981 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Spare wheel carrier badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,937 miles

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

Nearside front floor badly corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside rear boot floor very badly corroded

Spare wheel floor very badly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside front floor badly corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside rear boot floor very badly corroded

Spare wheel floor very badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,730 miles

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

Corrosion on nearside front sill

Fog lamp switch faulty

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on offside front door sill/pillar

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 87,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 85,900 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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4520 AH is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 4520 AH, 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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4520 AH is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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