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BHJ 344F

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,523 mi
Last recorded22,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 344F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,519 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outter edge

oil leak

slightly play in both front king pins

small corrorion on rear chassis

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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BHJ 344F is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BHJ 344F, 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 BHJ 344F registered?

BHJ 344F is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BHJ 344F safe to buy?

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