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EGY 313T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,717 mi
Last recorded119,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGY 313T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,717 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 117,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,321 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 125,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 125,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,805 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,199 miles

all tyres wearing on all edges

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

front brake hoses perishing and corrosion on ferrules

Pass 11 Nov 2006 122,405 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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EGY 313T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EGY 313T, 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 EGY 313T registered?

EGY 313T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EGY 313T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGY 313T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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