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45 NKL

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,917 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

minor exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,735 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,572 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,366 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both body sills

front number plate cracked

slight cracks in exhaust mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,816 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,460 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,114 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,619 miles

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

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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45 NKL is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc 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 45 NKL, 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 45 NKL registered?

45 NKL is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is 45 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 NKL 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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