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CJT 973T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJT 973T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 109,882 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak?

rust and holes around offside front jacking point

rust in both front inner wings

rust in both rear inner wings

rust on nearside outer sill

Fail 20 Apr 2007 109,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake fluid contaminated

nearside outer sill center section getting weak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,248 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

nearside outer sill center section getting weak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 107,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 106,632 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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CJT 973T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJT 973T, 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

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What year was CJT 973T registered?

CJT 973T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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