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GIB 7292

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 7292
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 132,345 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 132,345 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 79,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 132,235 miles

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

boot/spare wheel well corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear inner wheel arch/boot seams corroded - both sides

slight binding from both front brakes and n/s/r. ok on RBT

Pass 21 Apr 2009 132,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2009 132,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 132,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 132,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 132,113 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GIB 7292 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GIB 7292, 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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GIB 7292 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1979.

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