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675 BDL

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration675 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,921 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,902 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 103,824 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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675 BDL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 675 BDL, 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 675 BDL registered?

675 BDL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is 675 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 675 BDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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