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HHU 648V

1979 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 4990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 648V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,990cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 125,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,314 miles

under side off car rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,308 miles

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

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

under side off car rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,269 miles

under side rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,716 miles

rear suspeniosn areas rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 123,715 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

rear suspeniosn areas rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,378 miles

Offside front outer and under sill rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

under side off car rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,055 miles

rear exaust box outer skin rusty

surface rust under side of car

Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,514 miles

offside outer front door skin rusty

outer skin of exaust rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2013 121,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer section

Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,522 miles

STRONG ADVISE SMALL HOSE AT BOTTOM OF RADIATOR SLIGHT LEAK/FIT NEW HOSE CLIP

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 120,429 miles

slight squeek in steering columb when turning

Pass 4 Aug 2010 119,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,919 miles

.. strong advise brake system requires checking

Fail 1 Aug 2009 118,911 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

.. strong advise brake system requires checking

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,898 miles

.. very slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 1 Feb 2007 115,918 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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HHU 648V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 4,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 94,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHU 648V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHU 648V registered?

HHU 648V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HHU 648V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 648V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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