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CIL 5560

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,564 mi
Last recorded90,564 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 5560
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,564 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 90,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,539 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

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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CIL 5560 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CIL 5560, 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.

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How do I check the history of CIL 5560?

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What year was CIL 5560 registered?

CIL 5560 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1979.

Is CIL 5560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIL 5560 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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