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AYF 73T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,519 mi
Last recorded98,519 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 73T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 98,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,427 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 94,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,238 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,462 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 90,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 7 May 2013 86,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,132 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 84,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear indactor lens in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 83,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,574 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,979 miles

recent coating of underseal in allfour wheel archesand along floor pan both sides †small area of surface rust close to offsiderear axle mount

Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,981 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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AYF 73T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AYF 73T, 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 AYF 73T registered?

AYF 73T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 1979.

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