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ADC 186A

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 186A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,921 miles

front subframe mounts worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,916 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,910 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 121,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 121,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 121,650 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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ADC 186A is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADC 186A, 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 ADC 186A registered?

ADC 186A is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is ADC 186A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 186A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADC 186A have outstanding finance?

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