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DGJ 495S

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 495S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,889 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,872 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 96,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,282 miles

slight exhaust blow on joint at front †

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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DGJ 495S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 DGJ 495S, 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 49 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 DGJ 495S registered?

DGJ 495S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is DGJ 495S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 495S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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