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BAG 707S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,154 mi
Last recorded108,154 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 707S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,154 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill join to floor rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

split pins missing from Inner track rod ens

Fail 26 Jul 2017 107,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

split pins missing from Inner track rod ens

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,289 miles

heavily underseald

Fail 27 Apr 2015 106,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavily underseald

Pass 29 May 2014 106,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,294 miles

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

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

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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BAG 707S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BAG 707S, 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 BAG 707S registered?

BAG 707S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is BAG 707S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 707S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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