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ETA 844T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 844T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,603 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 106,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

fuel pump & fuel filter corroded.

nearside headlight dipp beam slightly weak

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust rubber slightly cracking

slight corrosion of brake discs

slight corrosion rear boot floor

spare tyre worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

fuel pump & fuel filter corroded.

nearside headlight dipp beam slightly weak

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust rubber slightly cracking

slight corrosion of brake discs

slight corrosion rear boot floor

spare tyre worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,299 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion rear suspesion springs & shocks

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

fuel pump & pipes corroded

nearside head light dipp beam slightly weak

slight corrosion front door steps

spare tyre worn

Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion rear suspesion springs & shocks

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

fuel pump & pipes corroded

nearside head light dipp beam slightly weak

spare tyre worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007
Fail 18 Apr 2007 106,265 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ETA 844T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ETA 844T, 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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ETA 844T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1978.

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