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CGE 467S

1978 Mercedes Slc

Yellow Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes Slc98,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGE 467S
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,459 miles

advancing corrosion to various areas of body and structure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,161 miles

corrosion by front anti roll bar mounts // o/s headlamp low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,261 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake hoses corroded on furrels

Nearside front and rea brake pads low

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,523 miles

n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2014 110,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s outer sill corroding // o/s/r suspension mount corroding // slight exhaust blow from front //

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in front seat backs mechanism

Fail 17 Jul 2012 108,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in front seat backs mechanism

Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,932 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,860 miles

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

braded fuel hoses starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2009 105,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

braded fuel hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,793 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 102,505 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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CGE 467S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc in Yellow with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 98,067 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGE 467S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGE 467S registered?

CGE 467S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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