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APB 820T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 820T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 94,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,131 miles

exhaust blow at front

noise on steering when rocked side to side.no worn parts found.

slight brake bind n/s/front & n/s/rear.

slight damage front no.plate.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,065 miles

exhaust blow at front

front discs pitted

rear brakes slight bind

slight play in steering & noise when rocked side to side.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow at front

front discs pitted

rear brakes slight bind

slight play in steering & noise when rocked side to side.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,872 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 92,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 92,674 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,280 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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APB 820T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APB 820T, 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 APB 820T registered?

APB 820T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is APB 820T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 820T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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