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FYV 792V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYV 792V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,083 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,066 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,015 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,650 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,314 miles

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

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

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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FYV 792V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FYV 792V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYV 792V?

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What year was FYV 792V registered?

FYV 792V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is FYV 792V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYV 792V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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