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AOB 222T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 222T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 May 2019 39,364 miles

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush spliting

front brake pad warning wires adrift

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,227 miles

nearside front shocker bush perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AOB 222T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AOB 222T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOB 222T registered?

AOB 222T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is AOB 222T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOB 222T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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