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BUC 954T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 954T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,301 miles

under vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,275 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,269 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,194 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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BUC 954T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BUC 954T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUC 954T?

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What year was BUC 954T registered?

BUC 954T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is BUC 954T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUC 954T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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