MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
exhaust rubbers starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both front king pins
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both front king pins
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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HTE 834B is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HTE 834B, 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 HTE 834B registered?
HTE 834B is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1979.
Is HTE 834B safe to buy?
The MOT history for HTE 834B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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