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HLH 881T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 881T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,550 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,696 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,448 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,014 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 881T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 881T, 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 881T registered?

HLH 881T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is HLH 881T safe to buy?

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