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GDL 705V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,645 mi
Last recorded70,645 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 705V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 70,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,204 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,846 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,784 miles

Advise sighns of slight corrosion in right front wheel arch ,close to toe eye.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,783 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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GDL 705V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDL 705V, 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

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What year was GDL 705V registered?

GDL 705V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GDL 705V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDL 705V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDL 705V have outstanding finance?

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