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FTT 216V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTT 216V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 70,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 64,045 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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FTT 216V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FTT 216V, 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 FTT 216V registered?

FTT 216V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 1979.

Is FTT 216V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTT 216V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTT 216V have outstanding finance?

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