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GAPM550H

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,509 mi
Last recorded219,509 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAPM550H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 219,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 219,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 219,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 219,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 219,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2017 219,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes are binding slightly

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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GAPM550H is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAPM550H, 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 GAPM550H registered?

GAPM550H is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 1978.

Is GAPM550H safe to buy?

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