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BNM 482T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNM 482T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,174 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

steel brake pipe to o/s rear flexible beginning to corrode -- slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 101,488 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 101,365 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside tyres rear and front have cracks in tread area

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight bind on nearside rear

Slight corrosion to brake ferrules

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,876 miles

Both windscreen wipers starting to split

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres have slight cracking in tread

slight sponginess in brake pedal

Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,000 miles

welded repairs to near side off sidefront and rear immer wings and floor areas

Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,906 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

strong smell of fuel

Fail 4 Apr 2008 99,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

strong smell of fuel

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s & o/s front floors/sills are very corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2006 99,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s & o/s front floors/sills are very corroded

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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BNM 482T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BNM 482T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNM 482T registered?

BNM 482T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is BNM 482T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNM 482T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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