MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BWS 813S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BWS 813S, 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
How do I check the history of BWS 813S?
You can check the full history of BWS 813S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BWS 813S registered?
BWS 813S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1978.
Is BWS 813S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWS 813S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BWS 813S have outstanding finance?
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