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DDP 17V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 17V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 79,219 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle cover with underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal all over and brake pipes and sub frames

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle is covered with under sill and brake pipes all round vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing / flitch area corrosion evident

poss welding repares/ underseal [coated ] underside / corrosion evident underside

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front corrosion evident inner wing [ flitch] area

corrosion / welding repares/ underseal evident underside

underseal evident underside [ coated]

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,279 miles

underbody coated [ underseal]

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,279 miles

underside / underseal evident

Pass 12 May 2016 79,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,279 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

throttle sticks

offside front floor badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 79,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,279 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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DDP 17V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DDP 17V, 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

How do I check the history of DDP 17V?

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What year was DDP 17V registered?

DDP 17V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is DDP 17V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDP 17V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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