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HLH 257T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 257T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 106,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,511 miles

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front floor corroded not prescribed area

nearside front tyre small cut sidewall no canvass showing

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding not holed

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded not holed

offside and nearside rear sills repaired appear ok

offside front wheel arch welded rear wheel arches welded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,969 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,471 miles

oil leaking to o/s/f especially around the steering/suspension.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,587 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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HLH 257T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLH 257T, 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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What year was HLH 257T registered?

HLH 257T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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