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GTU 920T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,618 mi
Last recorded41,618 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 920T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension corroded

main beam warning light not working

n/s/f rear of inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,320 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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GTU 920T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GTU 920T, 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.

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What year was GTU 920T registered?

GTU 920T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is GTU 920T safe to buy?

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