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GOE 395V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,535 mi
Last recorded128,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 395V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 128,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported various rubbers (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,476 miles

steerig box slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2011 128,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

steerig box slight play

Pass 12 May 2010 127,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 125,937 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 125,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 125,927 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2005 125,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GOE 395V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GOE 395V, 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 GOE 395V?

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What year was GOE 395V registered?

GOE 395V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is GOE 395V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOE 395V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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