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BBJ 700S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,561 mi
Last recorded168,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 700S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2011 168,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 167,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 161,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 156,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 150,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 145,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 137,381 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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BBJ 700S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBJ 700S, 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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How do I check the history of BBJ 700S?

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What year was BBJ 700S registered?

BBJ 700S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BBJ 700S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBJ 700S shows 7 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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