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AJO 120V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 120V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hose ends slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 106,810 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hose ends slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,243 miles

LOTS OF ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 102,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 102,825 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear springs getting weak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,223 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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AJO 120V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJO 120V, 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 AJO 120V registered?

AJO 120V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is AJO 120V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJO 120V shows 12 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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