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DME 720V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 720V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,001 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel carrier showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 115,001 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at T piece connector

Nearside Front Bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Nearside rear brake pipe from T piece to nearside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pipe from T piece to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 115,001 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Floor corroded and holed close to rear suspension mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at T piece connector

Nearside Front Bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe from T piece to nearside rear hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Rear of wheel arch (outrigger) corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe from T piece to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Pass 29 May 2020 115,001 miles

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

under vehicle floor pans and chassis extensively repaired and covered in under seal

Fail 27 May 2020 115,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle floor pans and chassis extensively repaired and covered in under seal

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,001 miles

Front Exhaust blow

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From connector to nearside rear hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From connector to offside rear hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,001 miles

Nearside Front corrosion appearing close to battery mounting

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wiring insecure

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,109 miles

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,109 miles

All front suspension bushes deteriorated.

All nearside front suspension components corroded.

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

All rear suspension components corroded.

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

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

Front fog lamps not working.

Main beam 'tell tale' not working. Recommend repair.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wing at rear corroded. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front inner wing corroded at front. Recommend repair.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp 'tell tale' Not working. Recommend repair.

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel well corroded.

Steering track rod, track rod ends and bars corroded.

Suspect mileage counter broken.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All front suspension bushes deteriorated.

All nearside front suspension components corroded.

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

All rear suspension components corroded.

Both front floor pans corroded. Recommend repair.

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

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

Front fog lamps not working.

Main beam 'tell tale' not working. Recommend repair.

Nearside 18" wiper blade split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wing at rear corroded. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside boot floor holed due to corrosion. Recommend repair.

Offside front inner wing corroded at front. Recommend repair.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp 'tell tale' Not working. Recommend repair.

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel well corroded.

Steering track rod, track rod ends and bars corroded.

Pass 20 May 2014 114,105 miles

Both front brake pipes (before flexible hoses. Not 3/16 pipe) corroded. Recommend replacement.

Both front fog lamps not working.

Both front suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded.

Both rear springs slightly corroded.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Nearside front suspension components slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp and tell tale not working. Requires investigation and repair.

Fail 17 May 2014 114,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front floorpans poorly repaired.

Both front fog lamps not working.

Both washer jets poorly aimed.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded. Recommend repair.

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working. Requires repair.

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working. Requires repair.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2013 114,105 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust rubber missing, but system still supported.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust rubber missing, but system still supported.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 115,099 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing but adequately supported.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing but adequately supported.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,099 miles

brake pipes coroded

corosion outside areas

discs pitted

front lower cross member coroded and holed

o s rear drive shaft inner gaiter split

oil leeks

slam panel coroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 115,099 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

brake discs coroded and pitted

brake pipes coroded

corosion out side pescribed areas

front lower crossmembers excesively coroded

off side rear inner drive shaft gaiter u s

slam pannel holed

recess in boot floor for spare wheel exsesively coroded ,(out side pecribed areas)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 114,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,048 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 113,908 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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DME 720V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DME 720V, 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 DME 720V registered?

DME 720V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1979.

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