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BCJ 100V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,778 mi
Last recorded130,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 100V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2009 130,778 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

brake fluid reservoir over-ful

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s frontarch panel starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2008 130,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight switch stiff to turn

offside front brake pad warning unit insecure

play in steering box

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2007 130,176 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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BCJ 100V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCJ 100V, 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 BCJ 100V registered?

BCJ 100V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1979.

Is BCJ 100V safe to buy?

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