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5041 PG

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,539 mi
Last recorded92,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5041 PG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,539 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play intermediate arm ball joint at idler location (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear edge of inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,628 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 90,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 90,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,288 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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5041 PG is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5041 PG, 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 5041 PG registered?

5041 PG is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is 5041 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5041 PG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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