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7 VS

1979 Mercedes Slc

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 VS
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,109 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 57,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 57,109 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 57,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position

Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,108 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body coating used - Not allowing full inspection

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 57,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2023 57,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,108 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,108 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2021 57,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,089 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 57,098 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,084 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 56,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 20 May 2013 56,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,902 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,631 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,668 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,736 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR SILL END STARTED TO CORROD.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,736 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR SILL END STARTED TO CORROD.

Pass 17 May 2008 52,873 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGES. ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES AND CRACKING WALLS.

Fail 8 May 2008 52,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGES. ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES AND CRACKING WALLS.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,578 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres outer walls slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,120 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 49,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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7 VS is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 94,418 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 VS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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7 VS is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 24 October 1979.

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