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CYR 204V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,971 mi
Last recorded156,971 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYR 204V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 156,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 156,882 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 156,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 156,541 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,494 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 154,278 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front outer sills corroding.

nearside inner wheel arch corroding

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs over many years.

vehicle has heavy corrosion througout vehicle underbody and chassis.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 154,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front outer sills corroding.

nearside inner wheel arch corroding

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs over many years.

vehicle has heavy corrosion througout vehicle underbody and chassis.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 154,427 miles

underside corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 154,278 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 154,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 154,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 154,195 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 153,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 153,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 153,244 miles

EXTENSIVE UNDER VEHICLE WELDED REPAIRS.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 153,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust mounts perished, nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,

Fail 7 Nov 2007 153,124 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust mounts perished, nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 24 Aug 2006 152,254 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner tread, jacking points corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 152,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING. †NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 152,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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CYR 204V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CYR 204V, 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 CYR 204V registered?

CYR 204V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is CYR 204V safe to buy?

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