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DPK 123T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 123T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,143 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on outer sill panels

advise nearside front foglamp not working

advise nearside front footwell is contaminated in water

advise nearside front footwell is corroded on inside

advise offside rear exterior panel is corroded under rear lamp cluster areas

advise slight play in front steering components

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on outer sill panels

advise nearside front foglamp not working

advise nearside front footwell is contaminated in water

advise nearside front footwell is corroded on inside

advise offside rear exterior panel is corroded under rear lamp cluster areas

advise slight play in front steering components

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe front bushes perished

OSR light unit corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe front bushes perished

OSR light unit corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,142 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside front floor holed

offside front floor holed

Fail 27 Oct 2009 36,142 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,742 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,742 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,584 miles

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

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

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2006 93,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

advise slight play in nearside front steering idler bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2006 93,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise complete underside of vehicle has been undersealed heavily

advise rear bumper corroded

advise surface corrosion on offside front lower chassis area under bonnet

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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DPK 123T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 DPK 123T, 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 48 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 DPK 123T registered?

DPK 123T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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