MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
welding repairs heaverly under sealed
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Advice that near side sill is croded but is out side of the persribed area.
Advice that some of the fuel pump mounting have snapped but pump is still supported.
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion o\s\f floor pan not within a prescribed area
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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CDT 689T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CDT 689T, 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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How do I check the history of CDT 689T?
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What year was CDT 689T registered?
CDT 689T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 1978.
Is CDT 689T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDT 689T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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