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HTE 834B

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTE 834B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,707 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,614 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,614 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,601 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 71,601 miles

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.

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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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?

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