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LAM 471P

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 471P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,377 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,858 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,808 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf sill and floor corroded

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 5 Aug 2008 97,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 96,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear tyres perishing.

Slight corrosion on off side front chassiss rail.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,721 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight exhaust blow

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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LAM 471P is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 LAM 471P, 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 48 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 LAM 471P registered?

LAM 471P is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is LAM 471P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 471P shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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