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EGX 257T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 257T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 103,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear resonator (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear resonator (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,272 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 101,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 101,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 100,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2010 100,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 100,523 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 100,272 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroding

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 5 May 2009 100,272 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

both wiper blades starting to split

centre of nearside outer sill corroded

front of nearside and offside outer sills severely corroded

offside front chassis corroding near antiroll bar mount

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside handbrake effort low

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear of nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches severely corroded

rear of offside outer sill corroding

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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EGX 257T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGX 257T, 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 EGX 257T registered?

EGX 257T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EGX 257T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGX 257T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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