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AYX 610T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 610T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 102,376 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area's

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded not within a perscribed area

Fail 27 May 2014 102,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 102,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2013 102,285 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2011 102,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2011 102,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2010 101,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

generaal rusting on underside of vehicle/front number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 101,718 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes rusting/general ruisting on underside of vehicle/front number plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 101,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle/front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 100,947 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked/brake pipes rusting/one centre exhaust mounting rubber missing/slight rusting under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2006 100,718 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 100,718 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2005 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AYX 610T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AYX 610T, 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 AYX 610T registered?

AYX 610T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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