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8100 AC

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,411 mi
Last recorded25,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8100 AC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,204 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,057 miles

underseal falling off osr inner wheelarch and is starting to rust osf floor starting to rust

Pass 21 May 2013 24,223 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front crossmember under radiator dented and rusting

osr chassis behind spring starting to rust and rust on boot floor

Pass 24 May 2012 23,610 miles

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

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

exhast rubbers perrished x3

Pass 25 May 2011 23,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 23,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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8100 AC is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8100 AC, 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 8100 AC registered?

8100 AC is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is 8100 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8100 AC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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