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ETO 35T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,430 mi
Last recorded188,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETO 35T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 188,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 188,340 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no fog light tell tale

Pass 28 Jul 2012 187,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 187,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,806 miles

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

tyres slight cracking all round

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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ETO 35T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ETO 35T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETO 35T registered?

ETO 35T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ETO 35T safe to buy?

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