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CXI 639

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 639
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 96,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corrosion within 30cm of of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corrosion within 30cm of of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe failed on roller brake test, became disconnected under pressure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency needs adjustment or repair

service brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 3 May 2018 94,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 94,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 94,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 94,040 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background damaged (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,034 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,022 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED. DRIVER SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 25 Aug 2007 94,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,949 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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CXI 639 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CXI 639, 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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What year was CXI 639 registered?

CXI 639 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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