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FBC 444T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,217 mi
Last recorded67,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 444T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,462 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,834 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 63,834 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F brake slight bind

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,312 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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FBC 444T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FBC 444T, 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

How do I check the history of FBC 444T?

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What year was FBC 444T registered?

FBC 444T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is FBC 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 444T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBC 444T have outstanding finance?

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